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AY51 NZD

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,961 mi
Last recorded135,961 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NZD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 135,961 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 135,960 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 131,888 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 131,888 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 127,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 122,230 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 117,848 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 117,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,547 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 111,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure Linkage snapped (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 106,079 miles

underside steering/suspension and chassis signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2015 105,315 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre treads rounded on edges

both front wiper rubbers split

damp in os headlamp and pattern poor

one ns washer jet weak

osr handbrake cable cover split

Fail 29 Jun 2015 105,313 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front tyre treads rounded on edges

both front wiper rubbers split

damp in os headlamp and pattern poor

one ns washer jet weak

osr handbrake cable cover split

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front washer nozzle slightly blocked

offside front tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 96,433 miles

N/S/F/ TYRE VALVE BECOMING PERISHED.

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,604 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 70,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,914 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 81,914 miles

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

REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,788 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 72,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 63,445 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F WHEELBEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN.

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 63,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F & O/S/F WHEELBEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,571 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 35,386 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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AY51 NZD is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AY51 NZD, 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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AY51 NZD is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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