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MU51 UGV

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,739 mi
Last recorded53,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 UGV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,739 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 53,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing Anti roll bar linkage snapped off where it attaches to lower o/s/f wishbone. (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,410 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all brake ferrules corroded

corrosion to drivers seat belt lower mounting

vehicle has extensive corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Fail 17 Jun 2016 51,409 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure note ferrule corroded also (3.6.B.3)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all brake ferrules corroded

corrosion to drivers seat belt lower mounting

vehicle has extensive corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,335 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,705 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 45,705 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,586 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 41,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,997 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,765 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 35,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,157 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,157 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,346 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 26,730 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,788 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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MU51 UGV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MU51 UGV, 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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What year was MU51 UGV registered?

MU51 UGV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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