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MU51 VXJ

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,310 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

offside seat belt frayed

Fail 16 Oct 2012 78,310 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

offside seat belt frayed

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,934 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,934 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,759 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 57,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,310 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 52,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 35,045 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 VXJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU51 VXJ registered?

MU51 VXJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is MU51 VXJ safe to buy?

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