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ABZ 5251

2015 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ranger68,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 5251
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,177 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 72,667 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 72,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 70,455 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 70,430 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 66,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 58,227 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 57,531 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 55,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,486 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 40,733 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,669 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 33,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,935 miles

Rear tyres centre tread ares aprox 2.5 mm

Pass 10 Oct 2018 25,142 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 44,729 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,158 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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ABZ 5251 is a 2015 Ford Ranger in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,037 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 ABZ 5251, 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 11 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABZ 5251 registered?

ABZ 5251 is a 2015 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2015.

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