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AX51 GSZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,623 mi
Last recorded162,623 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 GSZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 162,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

General under-body corrosion

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 151,939 miles

slight play n/s/f lower shock bush underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

slight play steering

Pass 15 Dec 2014 145,266 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 145,258 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play OSF track rod end

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2014 136,552 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

surface corrosion arouns chassis/mounts

unable to fully check chassis

Fail 21 Jan 2014 136,550 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around chassis/body mounts/suspension mounts

slight play steering joints

unable to fully cheack o/s/r chassis

Fail 2 Aug 2013 136,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corroded

corrosion under vehicle & on components

high visability brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2011 112,740 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

advise front brake back plates corroding

advise front metal brake pipes coated with grease

advise rear chassis corroding including spare wheel cross member

Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,740 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

advise front brake back plates corroding

advise front metal brake pipes coated with grease

advise rear chassis corroding including spare wheel cross member

Pass 1 Sep 2010 103,997 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded/snaped

high level brake light not working

oil level low

rear exhaust bracket corroded

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 27 Jul 2009 92,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,459 miles

middle silenser mounting wire

offside rear lense cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,781 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 49,214 miles

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

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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AX51 GSZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX51 GSZ, 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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AX51 GSZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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