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HJ51 RSV

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,359 mi
Last recorded98,359 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 RSV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 98,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,670 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 91,406 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,217 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 77,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,369 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,134 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,643 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,713 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 47,713 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,293 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 37,208 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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HJ51 RSV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ51 RSV, 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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HJ51 RSV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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