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PN51 HVC

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,864 mi
Last recorded163,864 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 HVC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 163,864 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 163,843 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 155,663 miles

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

chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 155,653 miles

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 146,045 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 146,045 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Feb 2012 135,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Corrosion forming on chassis and body mount areas close to and inside prescribed areas.

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion forming on and around front and rear suspension componants

Pass 16 Feb 2012 135,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Corrosion forming on chassis and body mount areas close to and inside prescribed areas.

Exhaust system deteriorated

Oil leak

corrosion forming on and around front and rear suspension componants

Pass 23 Feb 2011 124,782 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion forming on and chassis and body mounts,corrosion forming on front and rear suspension componants.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 124,766 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion forming on and chassis and body mounts,corrosion forming on front and rear suspension componants.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 109,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion forming on chassis.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,768 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,246 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 58,353 miles

both front tyres wearing uneaven across tread

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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PN51 HVC is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PN51 HVC, 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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PN51 HVC is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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