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MT51 FYN

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,457 mi
Last recorded155,457 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 FYN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 155,457 miles

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

slight movement from steering arms

Fail 30 Apr 2018 155,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

slight movement from steering arms

Pass 27 Mar 2017 141,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 129,834 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 129,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 114,166 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,207 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,587 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,587 miles

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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,168 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,407 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 27,402 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,967 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 24,967 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2005 21,171 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 21,171 miles

Centre 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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MT51 FYN is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYN, 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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MT51 FYN is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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