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HJ51 RVL

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,527 mi
Last recorded139,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 139,527 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

front grill insecure

slight wear steering joints

Fail 3 Jan 2020 139,527 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

front grill insecure

slight wear steering joints

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,824 miles

Chassis slightly corroded in various areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 May 2018 118,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (left) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (right) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured loose section of spring has rubbed metal brake pipe (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured spring has damaged shock absorber and is fouling shock absorber (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 109,420 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 109,420 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,359 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 102,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,200 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014
Fail 9 Sep 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,739 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2013 75,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhust centre support strap corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,099 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front brakes binding

Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,099 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

front brakes binding

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,799 miles

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

front brakes binding

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,569 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 62,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 59,134 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,148 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 RVL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HJ51 RVL, 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 RVL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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