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Y859 KJR

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

99,284 mi
Last recorded99,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 KJR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 99,284 miles

both front floor pans/ inner arches corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2026 99,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front floor pans/ inner arches corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2025 98,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 98,223 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2022 97,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,788 miles

brake pipes corroded

load compensator stiff

screw in n/s/f tyre

some slight oil leaks

Fail 7 Jun 2021 95,788 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pipes corroded

load compensator stiff

screw in n/s/f tyre

some slight oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2020 94,829 miles

centre prop bearing worn ?

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leaks

slight play front wheel bearings

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 93,831 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,910 miles

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

OSF floor pan corroded

Rear brakes have slight judder

Fail 6 Mar 2018 91,904 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

OSF floor pan corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes have slight judder

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,372 miles

Front number plate damage

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,969 miles

Windscreen scored

Fail 1 Mar 2016 88,965 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen scored

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 87,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,364 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no spare wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,364 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no spare wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,935 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 81,933 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tie bar bushes perrished

front suspension rusty

o/s/r handrake slightly low

slight mark n/s/f seat belt

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all chassis corroded

o/f/s brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,940 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 58,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,053 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 28,419 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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Y859 KJR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,096 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y859 KJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y859 KJR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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