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SG51 PZS

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,272 mi
Last recorded155,272 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 PZS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 155,272 miles

drivers seatbelt frayed

Fail 7 Mar 2013 155,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers seatbelt frayed

Pass 8 Mar 2012 151,361 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 151,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 146,412 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Mar 2011 146,412 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 137,492 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 137,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 128,334 miles

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 128,334 miles

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

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

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 119,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,298 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 112,298 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

damage to lower front pannel intercooler loose

Pass 5 Apr 2006 98,051 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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SG51 PZS is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG51 PZS, 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 SG51 PZS registered?

SG51 PZS is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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