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AK51 SOE

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,242 mi
Last recorded189,242 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SOE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 189,242 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 173,447 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 173,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 160,200 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 154,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 154,156 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Towbar component insecure r clip on lift pin (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 148,470 miles

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

o/s rear seat and seat belt missing

o/s rear wheel rim chipped

Fail 2 Aug 2016 148,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s rear seat and seat belt missing

o/s rear wheel rim chipped

Pass 13 Aug 2015 138,791 miles

Offside Rear seat missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 138,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear seat missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 130,729 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 130,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 128,151 miles

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

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 125,934 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,640 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 118,291 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 118,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 114,005 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 114,003 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,930 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 108,930 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 88,917 miles

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 SOE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK51 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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