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NJ51 OSE

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,128 mi
Last recorded128,128 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 OSE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 128,128 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 127,260 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded but is not load bearing or component mounting area

Pass 22 Sep 2022 126,434 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 124,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 123,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,636 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steer idler (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 112,839 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 112,829 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 108,049 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 97,355 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 97,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,294 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 83,141 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,927 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 67,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,049 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 55,049 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,399 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 43,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OSE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE registered?

NJ51 OSE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is NJ51 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 OSE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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