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SK51 VFX

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,526 mi
Last recorded30,526 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VFX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,526 miles

the offside mirror is cracked

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes generally coroded

front no plate cracked and starting to deteriate

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,526 miles

brake pipes generally coroded

front no plate cracked and starting to deteriate

the offside mirror is cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 30,503 miles

brake pipes corroding

front no plate poor

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 29 May 2012 30,503 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroding

front no plate poor

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,943 miles

front no. plate poor

o/s mirror cracked

oil leak at intercooler

small chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2011 30,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

front no. plate poor

o/s mirror cracked

oil leak at intercooler

small chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2010 222,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2010 222,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2009 218,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 218,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 212,965 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 212,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 205,425 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 205,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 190,064 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 190,064 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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SK51 VFX is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SK51 VFX, 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 SK51 VFX registered?

SK51 VFX is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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