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YV51 HFA

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

170,867 mi
Last recorded170,867 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 HFA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 170,867 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 170,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 167,242 miles

Fog damaged

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both chassis. Rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 161,191 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid close to minimum mark

Fail 5 Dec 2019 161,163 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 150,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2018 158,945 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Exhaust hanger broken and blowing at rear/middle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Perished

Rear diff noisy

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2017 144,182 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 140,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 135,332 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 131,772 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 128,253 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 119,710 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 113,286 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,657 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,859 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,350 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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YV51 HFA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YV51 HFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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YV51 HFA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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