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ML51 LFZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,313 mi
Last recorded144,313 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 LFZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 144,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 136,833 miles

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

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

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

screen washers not working (Frozen)

under side has general corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 133,112 miles

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

Rear service brakes grabb when applied

Fail 1 Mar 2017 133,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb fitted wrong (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear service brakes grabb when applied

Pass 7 Jan 2016 130,930 miles

centre exhaust mount loose

slight damage to offside front

Fail 5 Jan 2016 130,925 miles

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

centre exhaust mount loose

slight damage to offside front

Pass 8 Jan 2015 125,670 miles

fuel pipes corroded

play in steering idler arms

Fail 6 Jan 2015 125,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

fuel pipes corroded

play in steering idler arms

Pass 7 Jan 2014 119,533 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

under body corroded in places

Fail 7 Jan 2014 119,533 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes heavily greased

under body corroded in places

Pass 16 Jan 2013 114,246 miles

all brake pipes & fuel pipes heavily greased

both front anti-roll bar bushes perished

both front n/s & o/s outer c/v boots perished

slight movement in front o/s wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2013 114,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all brake pipes & fuel pipes heavily greased

both front anti-roll bar bushes perished

both front n/s & o/s outer c/v boots perished

slight movement in front o/s wheel bearing

Pass 30 Dec 2011 106,072 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished

front n/s tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,451 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 105,059 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 105,059 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 104,598 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 104,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 103,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 94,644 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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ML51 LFZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML51 LFZ, 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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ML51 LFZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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