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HV51 MFJ

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,975 mi
Last recorded77,975 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 MFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 77,975 miles

General all round corrosion but no holes

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 76,194 miles

corrosion both rear chassis legs

nearside rear side panel corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,176 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked

engine oil leak

offside and nearside chassis legs corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,375 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2017 72,375 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,986 miles

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

slight play in steering links

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,389 miles

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

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

corroded underbody

slight play in steering links

Fail 23 Feb 2015 69,388 miles

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

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

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

corroded underbody

slight play in steering links

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,668 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,785 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 65,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,650 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,324 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 54,413 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 52,060 miles

spare tyre defective

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

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

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

drivers door hits wing on opening and closing

Fail 1 Nov 2005 52,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door hits wing on opening and closing

spare tyre defective

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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HV51 MFJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV51 MFJ, 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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HV51 MFJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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