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NJ51 OUY

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

145,596 mi
Last recorded145,596 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 145,596 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 145,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,409 miles

Chassis covered in paint

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf springs corrroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 142,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis covered in paint

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf springs corrroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 141,898 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre of axle and at both wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 141,092 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated coated with paint. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 141,075 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 140,181 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 140,163 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 138,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 132,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,805 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 123,803 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,263 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 103,261 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,928 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 99,925 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,803 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 84,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear brakes grabbing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,093 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)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 81,708 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,708 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,278 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 80,276 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,054 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 78,054 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 70,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,697 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 OUY is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 NJ51 OUY, 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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NJ51 OUY is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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