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SM51 POH

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,731 mi
Last recorded98,731 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 POH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,731 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 98,731 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,103 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 98,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,629 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,263 miles

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

spare tyre is worn below legal limit

Fail 9 Nov 2011 90,263 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,097 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn below 3mm

Fail 5 Nov 2010 86,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

both rear tyres are worn below 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,007 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 82,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,524 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 67,568 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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SM51 POH is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM51 POH, 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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SM51 POH is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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