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FE51 JWY

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,340 mi
Last recorded147,340 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 JWY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 147,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 147,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 140,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front floor crusty

surface rust to under body

Fail 19 Oct 2013 140,348 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front floor crusty

surface rust to under body

Pass 1 Oct 2012 136,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 134,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 130,135 miles

corrosion to exhaust front section

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Oct 2010 130,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to exhaust front section

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2009 125,869 miles

near side rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight movement in near side front steering idler

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Oct 2009 125,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight movement in near side front steering idler

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Oct 2008 124,113 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 124,113 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 118,812 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 118,812 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

engine oil leak from possible rear main oil seal

Pass 12 Oct 2006 112,280 miles

slight corrosion to the chassie

slight oil leeak to engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2006 112,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

slight oil leek to engine

slight rufness to nearside front wheel bearing

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 JWY is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FE51 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

FE51 JWY is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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