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VU51 JWY

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,354 mi
Last recorded133,354 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 JWY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,354 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 133,313 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,391 miles

all front anti roll bar bushes perished

auxillay belt perished

front number plate damaged

offside reverse light inop

rear exhaust joint very rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight weep at clutch slave

Fail 24 Jul 2018 124,384 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all front anti roll bar bushes perished

auxillay belt perished

front number plate damaged

offside reverse light inop

rear exhaust joint very rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight weep at clutch slave

Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,909 miles

drive belts perished

exhaust rusty at rear joint

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front brake pads worn

both rear shock casings rusty

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rusty at the rear joint

rear tail gate bent [but secure]

stone chip windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2014 107,988 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tail gate bent but secure

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,767 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 105,763 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 101,902 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,337 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 89,092 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,824 miles

steering colum jount purished

Fail 25 Nov 2010 76,656 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

steering colum jount purished

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,131 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,066 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 59,066 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,606 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 44,606 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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VU51 JWY is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU51 JWY, 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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VU51 JWY is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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