
Ford Ranger
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,499 cc
Y231 DDUMOT history
Y231 DDU is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 149,860 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 10 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y231 DDU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Ranger
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y231 DDU was last recorded at 149,860 miles on 2 Dec 2022, 4,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 145,657 miles · 17 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,203 miles
- Average per year
- 4,949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 149,860 miles
- 2021 – 145,657 miles
- 2020 – 145,199 miles
- 2017 – 140,754 miles
- 2015 – 136,458 miles
- 2014 – 131,263 miles
- 2012 – 110,990 miles
- 2010 – 98,933 miles
- 2009 – 95,591 miles
- 2007 – 77,688 miles
- 2006 – 68,709 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,860 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 149,860 miles
- Test number
- 543459378624
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass145,657 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 145,657 miles
- Test number
- 384902438838
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body covered with under seal
Fail145,657 miles (+369)1 dangerous9 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,657 miles
- Test number
- 559411922501
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail145,288 miles (+89)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,288 miles
- Test number
- 515960262138
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
Fail145,199 miles (+4,445)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,199 miles
- Test number
- 552133991624
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySome play in all steering joints
Pass140,754 miles (+12)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 140,754 miles
- Test number
- 626866634061
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner arch holed outside perscribe area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryUndersealed
Fail140,742 miles (+4,284)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,742 miles
- Test number
- 600402153755
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner arch holed outside perscribe area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)
Pass136,458 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 136,458 miles
- Test number
- 566723876169
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail136,456 miles (+5,193)7 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,456 miles
- Test number
- 420594521297
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.C.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass131,263 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 131,263 miles
- Test number
- 858590994186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAlot of the brake pipes are covered by plastic coating, so could not fully inspect
- NoteO/s/f, Body mount has slight corrision
- NoteOil leak
Fail131,263 miles (+20,273)11 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,263 miles
- Test number
- 318146484184
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAlot of the brake pipes are covered by plastic coating, so could not fully inspect
- NoteO/s/f, Body mount has slight corrision
- NoteOil leak
Pass110,990 miles (+12,057)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 110,990 miles
- Test number
- 975475582172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteOffside rear tyre low on inside edge
Pass98,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 98,933 miles
- Test number
- 330397080119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,933 miles (+3,342)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,933 miles
- Test number
- 853633480123
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass95,591 miles (+17,903)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 95,591 miles
- Test number
- 741275879105
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 77,688 miles
- Test number
- 484860687168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,688 miles (+8,979)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,688 miles
- Test number
- 753280387146
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Pass68,709 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 68,709 miles
- Test number
- 480121096193
- NoteLED out in high level stop light
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail68,709 miles1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,709 miles
- Test number
- 870181596146
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteLED out in high level stop light
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about Y231 DDU
- Does Y231 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y231 DDU expired on 1 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y231 DDU?
- The MOT on Y231 DDU expired on 1 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y231 DDU done?
- Y231 DDU was recorded at 149,860 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2022, an average of 4,949 miles a year.
- Has Y231 DDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y231 DDU has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y231 DDU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y231 DDU find?
- Y231 DDU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm.
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