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NU51 YAO

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,043 mi
Last recorded109,043 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 YAO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2012 109,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust hanger mount on gearbox loose but system supported ok

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 107,779 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 106,596 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 106,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

light damage to bodywork

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre flat on arrival

oil leaks

underbody of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 12 Feb 2009 93,410 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 93,410 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 84,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,981 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,116 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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NU51 YAO is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NU51 YAO, 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 NU51 YAO registered?

NU51 YAO is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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