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MT51 FSY

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,191 mi
Last recorded131,191 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 FSY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 131,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 126,307 miles

corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Jun 2012 123,067 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Jun 2011 120,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 109,559 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 109,559 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 98,159 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 98,156 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,879 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,131 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,131 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 97,131 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 97,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

tail lift fitted to rear but all rear lights still clearly visible

Pass 20 Nov 2006 81,461 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Dec 2005 65,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

silencer suport bracket corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2005 65,058 miles

silencer suport bracket corroded

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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MT51 FSY is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT51 FSY, 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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What year was MT51 FSY registered?

MT51 FSY is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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