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ML51 ZGA

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 127,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and various components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,489 miles

various parts of structure and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 124,879 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,904 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,188 miles

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2021 122,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,975 miles

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

o/s front brake backplate corroded

parts of structure early corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 114,742 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 110,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 108,798 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 108,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 108,069 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,193 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,292 miles

front brake discs rusted on inner faces

Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 104,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 98,040 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,688 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 93,587 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 87,455 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,274 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 50,583 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 ZGA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZGA, 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 ZGA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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