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FY51 SCX

2001 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,411 mi
Last recorded208,411 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 SCX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 208,411 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked and slightly loose (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all chassis slight corrosion

corroded around o/s front body mount but body still secure

corroded near n/s front body mount but outside prescribed area

corrosion through out vehicle

front rad bracket cross member corroded but not testable

o/s front seat belt slight fraying

rear innersills

slight corrosion around rear body mounts

slight corrosion through vehicle

slight foot brake travel

slight free play in steering

tyres slightly stick out arches

Fail 9 Nov 2019 208,411 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked and slightly loose (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all chassis slight corrosion

corroded around o/s front body mount but body still secure

corroded near n/s front body mount but outside prescribed area

corrosion through out vehicle

front rad bracket cross member corroded but not testable

o/s front seat belt slight fraying

rear innersills

slight corrosion around rear body mounts

slight corrosion through vehicle

slight foot brake travel

slight free play in steering

tyres slightly stick out arches

Pass 6 Nov 2018 205,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

both front floors slight corrosion around body mounts

free play in steering

front cross member slight corrosion

inner sills slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 202,189 miles

corrosion various places on chassis

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 192,928 miles

corrosion various places on chassis

Pass 10 Apr 2015 181,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 172,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 166,329 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 166,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 162,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis corred

exhaust brakit broke but still support

Pass 29 Sep 2011 152,290 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

diff oil leak

slight wear front discs

Pass 14 Dec 2010 146,690 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 146,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 139,829 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 139,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 132,787 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 127,974 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 127,963 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 112,005 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 87,187 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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FY51 SCX is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY51 SCX, 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 FY51 SCX registered?

FY51 SCX is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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