MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at both front road wheels whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play at road wheel whilst jacked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
all underside have been heavily wax oiled
slight play found at the road wheels across the front axle
vehicle has previous welded repairs , is muddy and has been undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber shroud rusted
Offside Front Shock absorber shroud rusted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear half of chassis rusted but intact
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked next to flange (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Oil leak
slight play in steering
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
slight play in steering
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre perished
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre perished
Battery insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
engine oil low
engine tray fitted
osf tyre perished
rear bumper bent
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine tray fitted
osf tyre perished
rear bumper bent
Battery insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
engine oil low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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LM51 UCW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 LM51 UCW, 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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LM51 UCW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 November 2001.
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