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AR51 GZB

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,278 mi
Last recorded156,278 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GZB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 156,278 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 152,250 miles

Metal fuel pipes are rusty

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 152,100 miles

Battery has been secured with cable ties

Buck/body has corrosion near the OS mounts but is still secure

Many ridged brake pipes have been replaced in copper and some are not routed as the originals

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and chassis have some areas of general corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2021 152,098 miles

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

Battery has been secured with cable ties

Buck/body has corrosion near the OS mounts but is still secure

Many ridged brake pipes have been replaced in copper and some are not routed as the originals

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and chassis have some areas of general corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2020 151,264 miles

Chassis and underbody has some areas of general corrosion

Many ridged brake pipes have been replaced in copper and some are not routed as the originals

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,585 miles

Many ridged brake pipes have been replaced in copper and some are not routed as the origionls

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 146,361 miles

both front shocks lower bushes worn

offside front floor corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 146,218 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Both front shocks lower bushes worn

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 142,687 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 142,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 139,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 134,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013
Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 116,961 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 11,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 110,654 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 110,654 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 110,632 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 106,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 101,205 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 101,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust strap broken

Fail 11 Dec 2006 94,220 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 94,220 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 83,866 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)

exhaust silencer clamp broken

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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AR51 GZB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AR51 GZB, 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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AR51 GZB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AR51 GZB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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