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RE51 ZSG

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,074 mi
Last recorded154,074 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 ZSG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 154,074 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 149,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 144,808 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 144,804 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 140,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,497 miles

Front both outer cv gators perished

Nearside Front steering idler slight play in ball joint

Pass 22 Sep 2015 132,316 miles

Front both outer cv gators perished

Offside Front crossmember corroded

Rear both links perished

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 122,669 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f steering idler has slight play in ball joint

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f seatbelt in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2012 116,352 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 110,832 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust hanger center corroded

o/s/f outer cv gator insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 104,965 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,528 miles

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

nearside rear tyre nailed

nearside washer jets blocked

registration plate lamp lenses incomplete

Fail 16 Sep 2009 99,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre nailed

nearside washer jets blocked

registration plate lamp lenses incomplete

Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,111 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 17 Sep 2007 133,000 miles

both oter c.v boots perishing

n/s wiper splitting

Fail 29 Sep 2006 104,530 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 104,530 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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RE51 ZSG is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RE51 ZSG, 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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RE51 ZSG is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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