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VK51 ZHM

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,388 mi
Last recorded116,388 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 ZHM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 116,388 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 116,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre Pick-up Bed Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre Pick-up Bed Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 114,457 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 114,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,042 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 112,042 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 110,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 110,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 107,645 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 107,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail piece broken off

Fail 14 Nov 2016 103,474 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front outer (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust tail piece broken off

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,642 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 97,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,691 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,785 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 79,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,314 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 67,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,198 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 53,399 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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VK51 ZHM is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VK51 ZHM, 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 VK51 ZHM registered?

VK51 ZHM is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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