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NA51 VJC

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,246 mi
Last recorded133,246 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 VJC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2015 133,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 133,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 131,322 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 131,312 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 121,500 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front bumper damaged.

Front registration plate damaged.

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

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 121,497 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front bumper damaged.

Front registration plate damaged.

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

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 115,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2010 106,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,530 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 99,530 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,061 miles

all other brake pipes showing corrosion

front brake pads

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Sep 2008 88,061 miles

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

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

all other brake pipes showing corrosion

front brake pads

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Feb 2008 87,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,642 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has metal object in tread (possible bolt)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 77,009 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 77,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 70,265 miles

N/S/R leaf spring weakend

Unable to see pad thickness

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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NA51 VJC is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NA51 VJC, 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 NA51 VJC registered?

NA51 VJC is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is NA51 VJC safe to buy?

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