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FE51 JTX

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,163 mi
Last recorded120,163 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 JTX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 120,152 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 29 Jul 2023 118,576 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 115,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,836 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 110,834 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,432 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R seat has a child seat fitted so unable to carry out a full seat belt inspection

O/S/F and O/S/R tyre valve perishing

both front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinder's corroded

chip in windscreen

ignition cowling missing

play in all steering joint's

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Nov 2017 102,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (allowing shock to walk side to side) (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R seat has a child seat fitted so unable to carry out a full seat belt inspection

O/S/F and O/S/R tyre valve perishing

both front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinder's corroded

chip in windscreen

ignition cowling missing

play in all steering joint's

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 73,928 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 66,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 57,771 miles

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

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

exhaust rattling

Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,602 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 51,602 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,577 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 48,577 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,929 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 44,929 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,307 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 41,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,556 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,633 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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FE51 JTX is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE51 JTX, 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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What year was FE51 JTX registered?

FE51 JTX is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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