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WF51 FDO

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,395 mi
Last recorded135,395 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 FDO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 135,395 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 132,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 128,444 miles

All chassis have surface rust

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,389 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all chassis rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2019 124,755 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all chassis have surface rust

both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion to casings

Fail 10 Oct 2019 124,755 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all chassis have surface rust

both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion to casings

Pass 20 Oct 2018 122,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all chassis hve surface rust

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2018 122,185 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

all chassis hve surface rust

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all chassis have surface rust

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,668 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 102,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 99,078 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,960 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion notice along chassis rails.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 92,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion notice along chassis rails.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front outer cv boots perrised

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2009 87,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front outer cv boots perrised

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,757 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 55,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 44,817 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 44,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WF51 FDO is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF51 FDO, 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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WF51 FDO is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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