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FX51 JCW

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,836 mi
Last recorded133,836 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 JCW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 133,836 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Rear brake pipes to compensator valve corroding

front steering linkage ball-joints - movement

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Mar 2017 133,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters ineffective (1.8)

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

Towbar retaining device missing rear centre pin (6.6.3a)

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Rear brake pipes to compensator valve corroding

front propshaft rear universal joint excessive play - STRONG ADVICE

front steering linkage ball-joints - movement

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,891 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mount bracket fractured

Front Upper nearside and offside suspension arm bushes slight play

Front nearside and offside wheel bearings slight play

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber rubber bush bonding deteriorated

Offside Rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

Rear nearside and offside leaf spring shackle eye bushes worn and play

Fail 8 Mar 2016 125,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Towbar retaining device missing centre pin retainer (6.6.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper nearside and offside suspension arm bushes slight play

Front nearside and offside wheel bearings slight play

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber rubber bush bonding deteriorated

Offside Rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

Rear exhaust silencer mount bracket fractured

Rear nearside and offside leaf spring shackle eye bushes worn and play

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,390 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front anti-roll bar mount rubber slight play

nearside front lower shock absorber bush perishing

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,589 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge - on limit 1.6mm - STRONG ADVICE

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - close to limit - 2mm

surface corrosion on chassis throughout

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,655 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,991 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre valve perishing

windscreen - chips (or Spatter)

windscreen damage - zone B

Fail 11 Mar 2011 81,991 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Swivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre valve perishing

windscreen - chips (or Spatter)

windscreen damage - zone B

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,825 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside and offside front driveshaft gaitors perishing

nearside front shock absorber lower bush insecure - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear bumper quarter trim protruding - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 12 Mar 2010 74,825 miles

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

nearside and offside front driveshaft gaitors perishing

nearside front shock absorber lower bush insecure - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear bumper quarter trim protruding - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,117 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre close to limit (2mm)

offside rear body quarter panel dented

offside rear body trim protruding - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear diff noise

Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,640 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside and offside front constant velocity joint gaitors starting to perish

offside rear bumper quarter trim damage

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,285 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 49,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FX51 JCW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX51 JCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 JCW registered?

FX51 JCW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is FX51 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 JCW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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