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CP51 FDV

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,939 mi
Last recorded123,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 FDV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 123,939 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Free play at wheel

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play at wheel

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear body to load bed mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play intermediate arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 123,937 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis near brake load valve (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Free play detected at wheel

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play intermediate arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Free play detected at wheel

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 122,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 122,567 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 121,764 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 121,751 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front and above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 121,382 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 121,379 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded stabiliser cross-tube above axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,900 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 119,832 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by shock -absorber upper mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by cross-tube. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 118,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 118,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 118,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 117,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 116,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,972 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 100,391 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 100,391 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,976 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 92,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside wing mirror slight damage

Fail 2 Oct 2009 79,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side wing mirror slight crack

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,564 miles

off side wing mirror slight crack

Pass 18 Dec 2007 77,683 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 77,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,515 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 54,505 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 37,076 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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CP51 FDV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CP51 FDV, 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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CP51 FDV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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