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RE51 OLU

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,750 mi
Last recorded158,750 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 OLU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 158,750 miles

rear shockers in poor condition

rear spring bushes worn

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

chassis and rear centre cross beam corroded and weak

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2017 158,747 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

chassis and rear centre cross beam corroded and weak

oil leaks

rear shockers in poor condition

rear spring bushes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 148,319 miles

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

offside front washer poor

Fail 8 Feb 2016 148,319 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

offside front washer poor

Pass 16 Feb 2015 137,834 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

freeplay in nearside front lower ball joint

freeplay in nearside inner track rod end

front side lights dim

rear spring bushes worn

Fail 10 Feb 2015 137,834 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake pipes rusty

freeplay in nearside front lower ball joint

freeplay in nearside inner track rod end

front side lights dim

rear spring bushes worn

Fail 30 Jan 2014 129,095 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust very rusty and weak

freeplay in steering joints

rear brake performance very low

Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,095 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

exhaust very rusty and weak

freeplay in steering joints

rear brake performance very low

Pass 18 Feb 2013 119,694 miles

front number plate in very poor condition

long handbrake travel

Fail 11 Feb 2013 119,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front number plate in very poor condition

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jan 2012 111,420 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

chassis slightly rusty

exhaust rusty

front pads getting low

Fail 16 Feb 2011 104,844 miles

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

all brake pipes very rusty and weak

all spring bushes worn badly

exhaust rusty and weak

freeplay in steering joints

number plates poor

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Feb 2011 104,844 miles

all brake pipes very rusty and weak

all spring bushes worn badly

exhaust rusty and weak

freeplay in steering joints

number plates poor

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Feb 2010 98,355 miles

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

all rear spring bushes worn badly

Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,807 miles

both steering idlers have slight play

Fail 7 Feb 2008 85,950 miles

freeplay in steering joints

all spring bushes worn badly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,950 miles

all spring bushes worn badly

freeplay in steering joints

Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,702 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 79,669 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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RE51 OLU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RE51 OLU, 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 RE51 OLU registered?

RE51 OLU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is RE51 OLU safe to buy?

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