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B3 BCS

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,269 mi
Last recorded106,269 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BCS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 106,269 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 105,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 105,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,639 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,908 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 103,896 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front floors corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,419 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 102,414 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak from rear axle/propshaft

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,562 miles

park brake 16%

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 89,392 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,256 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,178 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,398 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

nsf head lamp has crack in the lens

under body chassi has corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2013 75,398 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

nsf head lamp has crack in the lens

under body chassi has corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both door mirror glasses slightly damaged

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 19 Sep 2012 67,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both door mirror glasses slightly damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,066 miles

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

mirrors damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2011 60,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

mirrors damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,787 miles

mirrors damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,797 miles

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

n/s and o/s rearview mirrors hav minor crackes

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,916 miles

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

both door mirrors cracked

n/s headlamp glass stone chipped

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,353 miles

Both door mirrors damaged but not impairing image

Fail 4 Sep 2007 38,352 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Both door mirrors damaged but not impairing view

Most steel brake pipes have some light corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,766 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 33,766 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 27,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both door mirrors cracked in top corners but not affecting veiw

Fail 2 Sep 2005 27,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both door mirrors cracked in top corners but not affecting veiw

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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B3 BCS is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 B3 BCS, 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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B3 BCS is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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