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NK51 LWD

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,015 mi
Last recorded125,015 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 LWD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 125,015 miles

Chassis heavily plated and covered in underseal

Front outrigger areas corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Number plates dim

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

number plate lights dim

rear chassis rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2012 108,462 miles

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

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

rear chassis rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2011 100,756 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 921,104 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front registration plate has slight damage

suspect front brake pads to be getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,849 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 85,847 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,852 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,121 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 72,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 54,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight damage front no plate.

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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NK51 LWD is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK51 LWD, 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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NK51 LWD is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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