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PY51 EVR

2001 Ford Ranger

Multi-colour Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,721 mi
Last recorded139,721 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 EVR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 139,721 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 139,721 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 138,616 miles

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

Slight corrosion front underside floor nearside and offside

Pass 10 May 2024 137,849 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 137,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 137,116 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 136,222 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 136,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,137 miles

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

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))

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 23 Mar 2019 134,894 miles

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

underbody corosion in various places

Fail 13 Mar 2019 134,886 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underbody corosion in various places

Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,513 miles

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 17 Mar 2017 134,091 miles

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

damage to drivers door

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 8 Feb 2017 134,082 miles

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)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 26 Feb 2016 133,458 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 25 Feb 2016 133,458 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/inner wing area as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Feb 2015 130,579 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 130,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 125,572 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

centre exhaust strap is broken

rear no. plate damage

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 12 Feb 2013 117,821 miles

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

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)

splits in wiper blades

Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,435 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,539 miles

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)

o/s front brake is sticking slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,183 miles

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

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

condensation in n/s headlight,n/s headlight lens is damaged slightly.

high level brake is not working

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,462 miles

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

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

rear leaf spring rubber bushes deteteriated

Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,530 miles

o/s rear tyre is worn on inside part of tread

Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,489 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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PY51 EVR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Multi-colour with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PY51 EVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY51 EVR registered?

PY51 EVR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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