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AX51 HYK

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,494 mi
Last recorded172,494 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 HYK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 172,494 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached buck mounts (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached buck mounts (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 171,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both innerwings and buck corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2022 171,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both innerwings and buck corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 169,867 miles

Humming sound from drivetrain

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 169,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking undertray covered in diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear buck corroded, hole in inner Arche but not effecting structure

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

Offside Rear rear buck corroded, hole in inner Arche but not effecting structure

Pass 25 Jan 2020 168,857 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play various linkages (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

truck bed corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2020 168,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play various linkages (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

truck bed corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 167,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 166,395 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner arches, floors and sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 164,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (except front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 164,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 158,827 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 158,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 154,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 150,844 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 142,603 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 130,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 117,298 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 103,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,208 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 77,753 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,474 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 48,299 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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AX51 HYK is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AX51 HYK, 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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AX51 HYK is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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