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ML51 UFM

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,623 mi
Last recorded205,623 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 UFM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 205,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 200,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 195,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 190,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 186,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 186,636 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 178,904 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 172,607 miles

both cv gaitors showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Dec 2008 158,239 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 158,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 151,361 miles

nearside and offside front tyres very close to legal limit

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 7 Jan 2008 151,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres very close to legal limit

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2007 145,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 144,571 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 144,569 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 111,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 111,606 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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 UFM is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ML51 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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