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ST51 FDL

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,062 mi
Last recorded95,062 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 FDL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,062 miles

nearside rear mirror missing

Fail 8 Sep 2016 95,062 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside rear mirror missing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,041 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 91,024 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,846 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,306 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 80,303 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,522 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 75,459 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)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,247 miles

vehicle has damage to n/s/f

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Nov 2011 70,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased

vehicle has damage to n/s/f

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,220 miles

both rear lights cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2010 65,199 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear lights cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,091 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside front wiper torn

Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 41,685 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,344 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 32,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear tyres feathered

oil leak at oil filter area

Pass 1 Nov 2005 22,301 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 22,301 miles

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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 FDL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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