MOT Status
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91,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
age related corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
age related corrosion
GENERAL CORROSION
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting mount @ drivers door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front bumper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all cab mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fully chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside quarter is accident damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
gearbox x-member bolts sheared (still secure)
load bay floor corroded and holed
Nearside quarter is accident damaged
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
gearbox x-member bolts sheared (still secure)
load bay floor corroded and holed
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear quarter panel accident damaged
Nearside Rear truck bed corroded and holed
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
front crossmember corroded and holed
gearbox rear support mounting has broken bolts but still secure
Front Lower radiator support panel corroded and holed
Nearside Rear inner arch area corroded and holed at one body mount area only
Nearside Rear quarter panel accident damaged
various corrosion on under body and inner arch areas of body
Front Lower radiator support panel corroded and holed
Nearside Rear inner arch area corroded and holed at one body mount area only
Nearside Rear quarter panel accident damaged
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
various corrosion on under body and inner arch areas of body
VARIOUS CORROSION AND BLISTERING ON ALL BODY
VEHICLE BEEN HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL ON ALL UNDER VEHICLE COMPONENTS AND CHASSIS
Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT PANEL NEXT TO BODY MOUNT (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT PANEL NEXT TO BODY MOUNT (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached LOWER HEAD SHEARED OFF BOLT (INCOMPLETE) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
VARIOUS CORROSION AND BLISTERING ON ALL BODY
VEHICLE BEEN HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL ON ALL UNDER VEHICLE COMPONENTS AND CHASSIS
Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipe from front to back slightly corroded
n/s/f slight restrictive movement in turning of wheel
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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SL51 MGZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SL51 MGZ, 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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SL51 MGZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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