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FJ51 VFG

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,514 mi
Last recorded146,514 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VFG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023 146,514 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 143,888 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corrodes but not in prescribed are

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 143,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corrodes but not in prescribed are

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 141,942 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing & front lower vallance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both front floorwells corroded/holed (more than 30cm from prescribed area or mountings)

fuel tank supourt bar corroded/incomplete (tank still supported)

Pass 22 Mar 2020 136,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 131,119 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 123,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,084 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 1 Mar 2014 90,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 16 Mar 2013 81,390 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 71,409 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,128 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,243 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,699 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 55,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,828 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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FJ51 VFG is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FJ51 VFG, 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 FJ51 VFG registered?

FJ51 VFG is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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