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YJ51 CLR

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

188,078 mi
Last recorded188,078 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 CLR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 188,078 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 188,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 184,682 miles

fuel pipes corrsion

Fail 14 Dec 2015 184,672 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compenent to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corrion

Pass 9 Dec 2014 174,721 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 161,078 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 161,077 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 147,003 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 147,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

PAS FLUID LEAK

Pass 15 Dec 2011 133,844 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 133,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 118,913 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 118,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 104,828 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 104,826 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 86,678 miles

Advise Front tyres wearing of the inner edges.

Advise Nearside front washer partly blocked but ok at the time of test.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 86,678 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Advise Front tyres wearing of the inner edges.

Advise Nearside front washer partly blocked but ok at the time of test.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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YJ51 CLR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 YJ51 CLR, 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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YJ51 CLR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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