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BT51 SYW

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,774 mi
Last recorded117,774 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 SYW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,612 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 116,612 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Aug 2015 113,690 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Aug 2014 110,581 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 110,579 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 103,797 miles

o/s fuel pipes un der vehicle rusting/corroding legal at time of test

oil dampness under bellhousing area

spare wheel/tyre tread area wearing low and outer tread area small split

Fail 22 Jan 2013 103,797 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s fuel pipes un der vehicle rusting/corroding legal at time of test

oil dampness under bellhousing area

rope wrapped around centre propshaft support/joint

spare wheel/tyre tread area wearing low and outer tread area small split

Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,752 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 83,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,954 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 70,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,586 miles

Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 56,586 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,306 miles

oil dampness under gearbox area and engine oil filter area

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,460 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,658 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 34,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BT51 SYW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BT51 SYW, 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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BT51 SYW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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