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AP51 ZBJ

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,671 mi
Last recorded73,671 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZBJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 73,671 miles

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 2 Jan 2025 65,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

body mountings behind front wheels badly corroded

exhaust bracket broken

previous welding repairs to front body mountings

Pass 21 Dec 2023 58,466 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r and o/s/r buck is corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 58,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r and o/s/r buck is corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bolt on box corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Rear leaf springs bushes worn

washer jets poor

Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner panel of bolt on box section corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

under side corroded

washer jet pressure poor

Fail 29 Nov 2021 56,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner panel of bolt on box section corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

under side corroded

washer jet pressure poor

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense broken

Rear exhaust silencer band broken

fuel tank shield loose

Fail 3 Dec 2020 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense broken

Rear exhaust silencer band broken

fuel tank shield loose

Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,656 miles

Central exhaust box bracket corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link starting to wear

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear chassis at leaf spring mount points starting to corrode

brake pipes starting to corrode

cv gaiters starting to perish

underside of body starting to corrode

washers getting weak

Pass 26 Nov 2018 49,260 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

center exhaust bracket corroded through

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front floors corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2016 45,217 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 45,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,048 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 39,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,296 miles

All tyres cracking

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 37,296 miles

All tyres cracking

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 35,286 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,286 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,829 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,638 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,901 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,012 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 15,834 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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AP51 ZBJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AP51 ZBJ, 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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AP51 ZBJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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