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YT51 VFG

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,119 mi
Last recorded167,119 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 VFG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 167,119 miles

both front inner arch to floor pans corroded and holed covered in silicone BORDERLINE

both reverse lights not working

corrosion throughout under side of vehicle BORDERLINE

emissions high close to limit

o/s/f body mount corroded and covered in silicone BORDERLINE

o/s/f brake pipe corroded BORDERLINE

o/s/r light cluster damaged

oil leak engine

Fail 26 May 2026 167,119 miles

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

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

both front inner arch to floor pans corroded and holed covered in silicone BORDERLINE

both reverse lights not working

corrosion throughout under side of vehicle BORDERLINE

emissions high close to limit

o/s/f body mount corroded and covered in silicone BORDERLINE

o/s/f brake pipe corroded BORDERLINE

o/s/r light cluster damaged

oil leak engine

Fail 8 May 2026 167,109 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Rear Both reverse lights inop

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box pipe fractured - borderline (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 166,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 165,865 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 165,865 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 161,548 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 150,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 149,939 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 149,929 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 145,288 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 145,270 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 136,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 114,735 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 29 May 2014 114,725 miles

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

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 28 May 2013 94,680 miles

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

exhaust box strap in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2013 94,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

exhaust box strap in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2012 84,344 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 84,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 70,871 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyer outer wall slightly deteriorated

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyer outer wall slightly deteriorated

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,093 miles

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

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

both rear light lens damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,093 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

both rear light lens damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 35,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,452 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,910 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 9,618 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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YT51 VFG is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YT51 VFG, 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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YT51 VFG is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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