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NJ51 OPN

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,639 mi
Last recorded163,639 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 OPN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 163,639 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 157,130 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 151,261 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 151,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 140,864 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 140,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 132,416 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 131,601 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 125,428 miles

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 125,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 112,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,502 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,667 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 35,629 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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NJ51 OPN is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ51 OPN, 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 NJ51 OPN registered?

NJ51 OPN is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is NJ51 OPN safe to buy?

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