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ST51 LWZ

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,707 mi
Last recorded125,707 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 LWZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 125,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 125,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 117,201 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play n/s/f steering idler ball joint

Fail 10 Dec 2010 117,200 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play n/s/f steering idler ball joint

Fail 10 Dec 2009 110,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2009 110,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2008 106,517 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 11 Dec 2008 106,517 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 12 Dec 2007 100,407 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 92,885 miles

slight play n/s/f bottom shocker bush

Pass 20 Dec 2005 76,933 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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ST51 LWZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White 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 ST51 LWZ, 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 ST51 LWZ registered?

ST51 LWZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is ST51 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 LWZ 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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