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PY51 FZL

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,656 mi
Last recorded78,656 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 FZL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Jun 2011 78,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,603 miles

Brake pipe over rear axle covered in underseal

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,673 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,545 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 56,543 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 6 May 2009

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 46,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,599 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 38,593 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 31,416 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 31,415 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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PY51 FZL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PY51 FZL, 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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PY51 FZL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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