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WJ51 NPU

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,947 mi
Last recorded124,947 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 NPU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 124,947 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,847 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 119,036 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 119,030 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,638 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 114,638 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,885 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 108,879 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 May 2014 103,271 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 98,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 98,099 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 92,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 87,484 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,832 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 79,831 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,171 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 76,168 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,036 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 74,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,396 miles

exhaust centre mount broken

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,125 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 44,679 miles

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

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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WJ51 NPU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ51 NPU, 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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WJ51 NPU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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