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FL51 UKB

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,363 mi
Last recorded174,363 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 UKB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 174,363 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 174,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 167,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 166,924 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 157,457 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 157,451 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust mounting broken.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 143,845 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 143,839 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 131,178 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 131,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 118,716 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 118,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 103,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 85,616 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,593 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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FL51 UKB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL51 UKB, 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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FL51 UKB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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