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BN51 MZW

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,771 mi
Last recorded109,771 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 MZW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2019 109,771 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bed floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmenber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper endcap loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,350 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 106,350 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,525 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both floors (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 16 Sep 2016 98,525 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both floors (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,499 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 94,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 83,242 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 83,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,969 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads worn

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2012 77,969 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads worn

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,043 miles

both number plates slightly faded

nearside front bumper damaged

offside front indicator lense broken

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front pads worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,098 miles

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

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

offside front indicator lens broken

rear foglamp damaged/loose on bracket

Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,049 miles

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

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

offside front indicator lense broken

Fail 13 Sep 2008 58,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front indicator lense broken

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,364 miles

offside front indicator lens broken

rear tyres worn/perished

Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,999 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 44,999 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 37,107 miles

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

bumper insecure

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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BN51 MZW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 BN51 MZW, 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 BN51 MZW registered?

BN51 MZW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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