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FG51 TSV

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,348 mi
Last recorded134,348 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 TSV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 134,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 133,783 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 133,783 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 133,241 miles

floor holed nearside front

front panel corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2023 133,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load sensing valve mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

floor holed nearside front

front panel corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 132,298 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 132,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from balance valve and across axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle weak flakey corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 130,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from balance valve and across axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle weak flakey corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 124,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to flexis,mains to rear,rear axle and to and from rear valve all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 121,073 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 109,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,976 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 101,976 miles

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,625 miles

exhaust strap broken

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,989 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,068 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,998 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,573 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,796 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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FG51 TSV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FG51 TSV, 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 FG51 TSV registered?

FG51 TSV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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