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HG51 UOE

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,925 mi
Last recorded141,925 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UOE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 141,925 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 134,175 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,399 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 126,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 116,788 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 116,788 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 107,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 98,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,874 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 97,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,431 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 95,431 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,107 miles

Front brake pads getting low

OSF brake binding

Fail 28 Sep 2009 90,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

OSF brake binding

Pass 1 Oct 2008 85,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 78,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 67,382 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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HG51 UOE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HG51 UOE, 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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HG51 UOE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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