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MJ51 UUZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,118 mi
Last recorded199,118 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 UUZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2015 199,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe above fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 190,976 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 190,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 183,011 miles

o/s/r across centre section of tyre wearing / worn....

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2013 183,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/r across centre section of tyre wearing / worn....

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2012 176,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 170,588 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 170,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 163,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 158,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 150,011 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 140,451 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 129,162 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MJ51 UUZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ51 UUZ, 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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MJ51 UUZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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