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SP51 UGN

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,557 mi
Last recorded177,557 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 UGN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 177,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion osf (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 171,395 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion nsf sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion osf wing (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion osfr inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 164,386 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 155,812 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 148,643 miles

Oil leak

advise chassis front to rear corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 148,439 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 144,614 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 139,683 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 137,180 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 137,139 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 125,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 115,963 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 115,963 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 102,212 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 102,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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SP51 UGN is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP51 UGN, 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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SP51 UGN is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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