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FJ51 XPE

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

286,110 mi
Last recorded286,110 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XPE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 286,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 278,181 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 273,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 266,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 259,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wing damage

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 259,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 250,789 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 236,860 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 233,005 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 233,005 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported boxs (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 232,630 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 230,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 227,462 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 227,462 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,077 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 220,700 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 212,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 212,933 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 205,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

hand brake spring worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 188,220 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 188,220 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 180,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 165,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 143,920 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 143,920 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 XPE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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