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P151 UEW

1996 Ford Ranger

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,110 mi
Last recorded132,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Ranger119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 UEW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 132,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 131,960 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 131,960 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 131,743 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 131,743 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 131,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 127,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 121,715 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 121,708 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 1,250 miles

american lhd vehicle headlight image has no kick up to left but light beam is below horizon limit

Fail 11 Jul 2014 111,071 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

american lhd vehicle headlight image has no kick up to left but light beam is below horizon limit

both rear brakes grabbing when applied require stripping and inspecting

Pass 8 Jul 2013 98,157 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 98,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 98,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,183 miles

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

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

Pitman Arm Ball Joint (slight play)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,183 miles

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

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

Pitman Arm Ball Joint (slight play)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,717 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,048 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,859 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 69,859 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P151 UEW is a 1996 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 119,252 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 P151 UEW, 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 30 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P151 UEW registered?

P151 UEW is a 1996 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P151 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 UEW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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