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AR51 ERV

2001 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,868 mi
Last recorded137,868 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 ERV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 137,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion in rear tub

Pass 22 Aug 2019 129,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 119,591 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,600 miles

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

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

o/s/f metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2017 109,376 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,299 miles

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

slight corrosion to near side front outer valance.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 102,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to near side front outer valance.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,058 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,159 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 89,159 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,051 miles

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

both front brakes slight bind

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,101 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 64,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,827 miles

near side rear light lens cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,086 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 5 Aug 2008 51,086 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,476 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,233 miles

Slight damage to rear lamps

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AR51 ERV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AR51 ERV, 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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What year was AR51 ERV registered?

AR51 ERV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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