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MV51 WYH

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,316 mi
Last recorded158,316 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 WYH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 158,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 158,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 156,880 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 156,875 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 155,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 155,393 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position rear tailgate (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r sidelight gos off when braking (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 153,646 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 153,637 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 151,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 149,845 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,175 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 145,086 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 142,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 140,348 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 132,064 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 111,999 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 96,868 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight cut in n/s/f ball joint top mount gaiter.

Fail 29 Aug 2007 96,868 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cut in n/s/f ball joint top mount gaiter.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 79,775 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 79,775 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 65,064 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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MV51 WYH is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV51 WYH, 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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MV51 WYH is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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