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ST51 ABF

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,042 mi
Last recorded113,042 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 ABF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 113,042 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 113,027 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,675 miles

chassis weak

Fail 29 Sep 2017 112,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis weak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 111,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 109,321 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner surface corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 109,307 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc inner surface corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,664 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 107,650 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 106,470 miles

exhaust front bracket corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 106,442 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust front bracket corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion through out underside

front and rear exhaust mounts broken

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 104,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion through out underside

front and rear exhaust mounts broken

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,641 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2010 82,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,253 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 73,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,764 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 69,764 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,889 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

right front brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,251 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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ST51 ABF is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ST51 ABF, 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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ST51 ABF is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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