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BF51 WLZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,015 mi
Last recorded127,015 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WLZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,015 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion setting into rear tub

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play detected in front steering and suspension

steering idler has slight play

washers only just sufficient

Pass 3 Apr 2017 117,800 miles

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

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

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

corrosion setting into rear tub

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play detected in steering and front suspension

Fail 3 Apr 2017 117,800 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion setting into rear tub

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play detected in steering and front suspension

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,127 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PADS POSSIBLY GETTING LOW

N/S/F TYRE SHOWING SOME WEAR

SLIGHT CORROSION APPARENT AROUND INNER PICKUP BED WHEEL ARCHES (DOUBLE SKIN)

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN N/S STEERING IDLER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN STEERING BOX LOWER ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,384 miles

fuel pipes rusty

general corrosion

rear tyre wearing on edge

some play in steering linkage

Fail 3 Nov 2014 98,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion

rear tyre wearing on edge

some play in steering linkage

fuel pipes rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2013 89,710 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 89,710 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,452 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 78,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,161 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 64,080 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,790 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 59,781 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 57,556 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,914 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 53,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 49,108 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2005 49,064 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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BF51 WLZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF51 WLZ, 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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BF51 WLZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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