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Y901 KHJ

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,030 mi
Last recorded97,030 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 97,030 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f inner arch rusty

very rusty and thin on hol under body and body

Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,913 miles

front floors rusty

rear arch rusty

slight play front wheel bearings

under body very rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2024 96,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front floors rusty

o/s/r arch rusty

slight play in front wheel bearings

very rusty on underbody

Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,729 miles

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

body mountings rusty

head lights have been temporarily fixed

rusty near pedal box

slight play in steering joints

tow bar mountings rusty

very rusty on underbody

Fail 1 Dec 2023 96,728 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

body mountings rusty

chassis and under body rusty

rusty near pedal box

slight play in steering links

tow bar and tow bar mountings rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,931 miles

ADVANCED RUST ALL UNDER BODY, ALSO VERY THIN IN PARTS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FURRALES CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/F INNER WING HOLED IN TWO PLACES

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 95,931 miles

ADVANCED RUST ALL UNDER BODY, ALSO VERY THIN IN PARTS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FURRALES CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/F INNER WING HOLED IN TWO PLACES

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,427 miles

chassis thin in places

general play in steering joints

n/s and o/s front floor corroded at body mounts

n/s/f inner wing holed but not within any structural items

stone chip o/s of screen just in wiper sweep

Fail 14 Dec 2021 95,426 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure MOUNT BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS HOLED X TWO (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME FIXING HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT CROSSMEMBER HOLED X TWO (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHASSIS VERY VERY!!! THIN AND RUSTY POSS REQ ATT BEFORE NEXT MOT

Nearside Front INNER WING HOLED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,939 miles

front number plate poor

hole underbody and chasis very rusty

rear suspenion rusty

slight play in front steering joints

slight play in front wheel barings

Fail 4 Dec 2020 94,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chasis by shock behind shock and in front of shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front number plate poor

hole underbody and chasis very rusty

rear suspenion rusty

slight play in front steering joints

slight play in front wheel barings

Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,345 miles

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

rear leaf spring bushes have some ware

very rusty on under body

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,345 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear leaf spring bushes have some ware

very rusty on under body

Pass 24 May 2018 93,335 miles

slight play in stearing joints

under body rusty

Fail 11 May 2018 93,335 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chasis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in stearing joints

under body rusty

Pass 24 May 2017 90,110 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,524 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,515 miles

2 x rear tyres are cracking on sidewall but not showing the ply cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,489 miles

drivers seat back torn exposing frame

Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,477 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

drivers seat back torn exposing frame

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,923 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre side wall scrubbed and cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,154 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,462 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Near side head light glass holed

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 53,458 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Near side head light glass holed

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f headlamp lense chipped

n/s/f track control arm bushes perished

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f track control arm bushes perished

Fail 17 Mar 2009 48,843 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f headlamp lense chipped

n/s/f track control arm bushes perished

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f track control arm bushes perished

Fail 18 Mar 2008 42,085 miles

Both front and rear plates sustain some damage but are still legible

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust strap broken though exhaust is still suitable restrained

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,085 miles

Both front and rear plates sustain some damage but are still legible

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

centre exhaust strap broken though exhaust is still suitable restrained

Pass 10 Mar 2007 35,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,129 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 29,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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Y901 KHJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y901 KHJ, 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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Y901 KHJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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