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HV51 MFX

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,349 mi
Last recorded157,349 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 MFX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 157,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 144,507 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all brake pipes corroding

front crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 142,234 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2018 140,104 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2018 140,104 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2017 136,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 136,041 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 132,180 miles

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

Front tyre size 205/75/14

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyre size 195/70/14

Fail 9 Mar 2016 132,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front tyre size 205/75/14

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear tyre size 195/70/14

Fail 11 Sep 2014 120,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil level just above minimum.

front crossmember corroding.

front tyre size 205/75/14, rear tyre size 195/70/14.

rear exhaust box strap corroded/broken.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,352 miles

engine oil level just above minimum.

front crossmember corroding.

front tyre size 205/75/14, rear tyre size 195/70/14.

rear exhaust box strap corroded/broken.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 110,507 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 110,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,046 miles

Nearside and Offside wiper blades slightly torn on ends.

Nearside windscreen washer partly blocked.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 89,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 89,513 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,209 miles

exhaust box securing bracket heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded/pitted

n/s/r leaf spring shackle pin/bush worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,502 miles

front number plate cracked

rear leaf springs-rear shackle bushes/pins worn

Fail 27 Jan 2009 73,502 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear leaf springs-rear shackle bushes/pins worn

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,317 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2008 64,317 miles

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

front number plate cracked

recommend tracking check/adjustment

spare tyre low tread

Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,528 miles

both rear tyres low tread and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2005 47,031 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 47,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 MFX is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver 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 HV51 MFX, 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 MFX is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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