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GJ51 ERZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,616 mi
Last recorded194,616 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 ERZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 194,616 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

misting of oil around engine

Fail 28 Mar 2014 194,616 miles

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

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)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

misting of oil around engine

Pass 13 Oct 2012 174,704 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 174,704 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 160,059 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 146,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 139,853 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 128,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 128,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 113,310 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 102,789 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 86,660 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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GJ51 ERZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ51 ERZ, 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 GJ51 ERZ registered?

GJ51 ERZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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