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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded feed pipe and return pipe
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded feed pipe and return pipe
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower corner of floorpan , slightly corroded next to body mounting .
Nearside Front washer not working ,but o/s/f jet adequate water for both sides .
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot also split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated HEAD LAMP ADJUSTER DAMAGED AND BROKEN (4.11 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan holed next to body mounting area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower corner of floorpan , slightly corroded next to body mounting .
Nearside Front washer not working ,but o/s/f jet adequate water for both sides .
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing area holed . (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum under bonnet (2.3.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Engine oil low . !!!
Offside Rear corner of body damaged . no sharp edges .
Rear Chassis scaly and corroded in and out of prescribed areas .
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to ? and from ? LSV. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear corner of body damaged . no sharp edges .
Rear Chassis scaly and corroded in and out of prescribed areas .
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering bump stops worn
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering bump stops worn
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front windscreen very dirty
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front windscreen very dirty.
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AK51 AEK is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.
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 AK51 AEK, 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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AK51 AEK is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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