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JL51 DEG

2015 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

79,286 mi
Last recorded79,286 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ranger68,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL51 DEG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 79,286 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 93,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 73,128 miles

Nearside Rear light temp repair

Fail 15 Jul 2025 73,128 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light temp repair

Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,371 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on front steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,634 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 65,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 83,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 57,516 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 47,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 47,715 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 73,785 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,549 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,634 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 60,889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 26,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,860 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 54,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 20,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 49,626 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,816 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 32,927 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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JL51 DEG is a 2015 Ford Ranger in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,037 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 JL51 DEG, 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 11 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JL51 DEG registered?

JL51 DEG is a 2015 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 July 2015.

Is JL51 DEG safe to buy?

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