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ML51 ZCO

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,487 mi
Last recorded173,487 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 173,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area on the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front split in corroding in track rod end

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 168,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front floors corroding under arches

Pass 21 Nov 2023 167,145 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened slightly out of alinement (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 163,992 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened and slightly out of aline on leafs (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 161,982 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,488 miles

1 pt oil added.

Fail 19 Nov 2020 159,471 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

1 pt oil added.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 157,915 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 157,915 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 157,781 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering idler excess play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 155,057 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly splayed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 154,854 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly splayed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 145,755 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 145,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 139,684 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 139,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 137,455 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 137,455 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 134,549 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 134,549 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 130,455 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 125,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 125,613 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 117,869 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 117,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,154 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 92,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,287 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 83,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,309 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 68,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,707 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 46,112 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 ZCO is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZCO, 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 ZCO is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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