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NJ51 ZGU

2001 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,515 mi
Last recorded80,515 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 ZGU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 80,515 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,606 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,215 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,395 miles

rear chassis corroding in various places

temp repair to offside front indicator

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,978 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 60,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,807 miles

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

rear axle brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,334 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 52,382 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 42,730 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,856 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 28,906 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 ZGU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZGU, 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 NJ51 ZGU registered?

NJ51 ZGU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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