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SK51 VHZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 126,215 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 126,159 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,734 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 119,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 112,665 miles

exhaust hanger bracket corroded advise

Fail 20 Sep 2013 112,577 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust hanger bracket corroded advise

Pass 19 Sep 2012 106,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side front steering idler arm has slight play advise

Fail 18 Sep 2012 106,338 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side front steering idler arm has slight play advise

Pass 22 Sep 2011 100,365 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 100,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,070 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 83,037 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,279 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 75,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 61,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside of tread area

Spare wheel deflated

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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SK51 VHZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SK51 VHZ, 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 SK51 VHZ registered?

SK51 VHZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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