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SM51 UBK

2001 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,279 mi
Last recorded104,279 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 UBK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 104,279 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general condition

Pass 15 Oct 2011 99,959 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 99,959 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 93,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis corroded but not holed

front brake discs pitted and and worn

front number plate poor condition

rear nearside leefspring front bush worn spring rubing on shackel bracket

Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,500 miles

chassis corroded but not holed

front brake discs pitted and and worn

front number plate poor condition

rear nearside leefspring front bush worn spring rubing on shackel bracket

Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis corroded no holes

nearside rear leaf spring front bushworn spring rubbing on body mount

Fail 14 Oct 2009 92,330 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis corroded no holes

nearside rear leaf spring front bushworn spring rubbing on body mount

Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,444 miles

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

light scrating through front windscreen

underbody / underbody component corrossion present

Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,888 miles

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

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

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

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

both off side front and near side front brake discs in poor condition

light scratching present through zone a of windscreen but does not affect drivers view

under body / chassis corrossion present

Fail 11 Oct 2007 81,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

both off side front and near side front brake discs in poor condition

light scratching present through zone a of windscreen but does not affect drivers view

under body / chassis corrossion present

Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,032 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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SM51 UBK is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM51 UBK, 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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SM51 UBK is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is SM51 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 UBK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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