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YE51 BBV

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,379 mi
Last recorded80,379 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 BBV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 80,379 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 79,532 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,516 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,268 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,639 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,565 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 67,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,375 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,372 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 54,359 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust silencer strap corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 47,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,812 miles

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

both front tyre's slightly cracked

centre exhaust strap corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,869 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED(OFFSIDE REAR WORN)

BRAKE PIPES COATED

CENTRAL EXHAUST MOUNTING STRAP DETACHTED

FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,875 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

centre exhuast strap corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 34,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres slightly cracked

Pass 19 May 2008 29,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YE51 BBV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE51 BBV, 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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YE51 BBV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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