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ML51 ZYB

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

196,697 mi
Last recorded196,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 ZYB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 196,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 196,492 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 196,491 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 189,126 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 189,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 175,800 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 175,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 157,287 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 157,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 142,876 miles

nail in n/s/front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2014 142,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in n/s/front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 127,302 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 127,283 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,940 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 112,940 miles

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,074 miles

front registration plate slightly worn!!

front to back brake pipes chaffing and crossing!!

front/mid and rear chassis has signs of corrosion!!

offside front wiperblade rubber starting to peel!!

Fail 22 Mar 2011 96,071 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front registration plate slightly worn!!

front to back brake pipes chaffing and crossing!!

front/mid and rear chassis has signs of corrosion!!

offside front wiperblade rubber starting to peel!!

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,178 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 91,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine oil leak!!

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 89,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 86,337 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 86,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 76,524 miles

center exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2006 76,524 miles

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2005 67,730 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 ZYB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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