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AK51 SOC

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,050 mi
Last recorded131,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SOC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,050 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel could be better

Fail 11 Jul 2019 131,050 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel could be better

Fail 2 Jul 2019 130,844 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 124,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 124,078 miles

Front All position lamps not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,654 miles

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

Brake pipes have been coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 112,654 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Brake pipes have been coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,339 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake low effort

Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,339 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake low effort

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 88,239 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,169 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

chassis rails corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2012 71,169 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis rails corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,731 miles

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

chassis rails corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AK51 SOC is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK51 SOC, 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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AK51 SOC is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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