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MT51 ZLU

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,990 mi
Last recorded190,990 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 190,990 miles

rear spare on legal limit

Fail 12 Jul 2014 190,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear spare on legal limit

Pass 6 Jul 2013 172,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 157,979 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 157,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 140,123 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 140,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 120,250 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2010 120,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 25 Jun 2009 103,100 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 103,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,355 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 84,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 14 Jun 2007 73,969 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 73,969 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,050 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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MT51 ZLU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MT51 ZLU, 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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MT51 ZLU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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