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SP51 UGU

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,753 mi
Last recorded116,753 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 UGU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 116,753 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 116,737 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2013 109,856 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 109,463 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,870 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 102,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,203 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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SP51 UGU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP51 UGU registered?

SP51 UGU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is SP51 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 UGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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