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LS51 DSZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

258,692 mi
Last recorded258,692 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 258,692 miles

Central Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank rear mount cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output reflector discoloured due to holed lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 258,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank rear mount cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output reflector discoloured due to holed lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 248,728 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 248,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 230,660 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion foor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

rear seats folded down with tools etc on top

Fail 26 Oct 2016 230,660 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion foor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

rear seats folded down with tools etc on top

Pass 29 Oct 2015 214,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 214,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe too load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 202,991 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes coated in protective cover

Fail 29 Sep 2014 202,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes coated in protective cover

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating advise replacement

Pass 10 Oct 2013 190,377 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 176,516 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 165,960 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 165,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 152,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

load sensor valve seized.

rear brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 22 Sep 2010 152,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

load sensor valve seized.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 141,296 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer mounting has been repaired using welding.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 141,012 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 122,344 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 122,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 109,902 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 109,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 95,337 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 85,631 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 85,631 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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LS51 DSZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LS51 DSZ, 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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LS51 DSZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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