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WL51 FOM

2001 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,856 mi
Last recorded127,856 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 FOM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 127,856 miles

Offside Front suspension low

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2017 127,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension low

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 124,980 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 124,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 119,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,614 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 107,632 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 107,632 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012
Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,219 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 26 Jan 2010 92,278 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,693 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 83,345 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 81,278 miles

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

locknut for nearside torsion bar worn

securing clip for nearside handbrake cable worn

Pass 11 Nov 2005 77,232 miles

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

o/s/f bottom shockabsorber bolt fitted with washer spacing it wrong.

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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WL51 FOM is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WL51 FOM, 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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WL51 FOM is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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