2001 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · Y451 SJM
2001 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 158,170 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y451 SJM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2026
- 158,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y451 SJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Ford Ranger (Y451 SJM) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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