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RE51 FMU

2001 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,411 mi
Last recorded150,411 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 FMU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 150,411 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 140,515 miles

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2013 137,280 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 133,500 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 133,436 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 128,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 124,319 miles

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 115,693 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 115,693 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 106,934 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 102,200 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 102,200 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 93,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2005 80,867 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 4mm-2mm

small cuts on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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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RE51 FMU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE51 FMU, 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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RE51 FMU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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