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GY51 TXG

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 TXG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025

Corrosion , areas at Front inner wings & Front floors by body mountings

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings restricting views

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Noise on wheel rotation

Offside Front Noise on wheel rotation ?

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at lower areas , crack may expand (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brakes performance uneven

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2024

Corrosion at front inner wings & floors

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2023 183,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded top of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded by mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread uneven / Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded by mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Uneven / Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 163,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Main silencer corroded , minor hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle mounting bar corroded / detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 147,331 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting bar detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Various covers restricting views

Fail 15 Oct 2021 147,331 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting bar detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Various covers restricting views

Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,064 miles

Corrosion ; General areas at rear

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension ; Leaf springs slightly splayed / misaligned , Rear

Pass 22 Oct 2019 130,679 miles

Corrosion ; Areas at front floors by body mountings

Lighting ; Nearside headlamp aim at minimum height

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Registration ; Front number plated damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2018 120,411 miles

Brakes ; Front brake discs worn

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Nearside front & Offside front by hose . Rear at load sensing valve

Note ; Fuel tank , damp around rear area ?

Note ; Oil around front axle at o/s driveshaft seal

Note ; Oil around intercooler

Registration ; Front number plate damaged

Tyres ; Valve stems perished , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,776 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 14 %

Registration ; Front number plate damaged

Suspension ; Both rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Tyres ; Valve stems perished , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,625 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Driveshafts ; n/s/f & o/s/f c.v. gaiters deteriorated

Exhaust ; centre section deteriorated at rear joint

Suspension ; both rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,830 miles

Lighting ; headlamp aims at maximum height

Fail 20 Sep 2014 94,830 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Lighting ; headlamp aims at maximum height

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,888 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,502 miles

front and rear tyres soon, tread worn low.

slight brake binding, offside front.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,502 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear tyres soon, tread worn low.

slight brake binding, offside front.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,985 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,778 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,771 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,023 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,543 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,333 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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GY51 TXG is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GY51 TXG, 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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GY51 TXG is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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