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BG51 WMZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,529 mi
Last recorded176,529 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 WMZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 176,529 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 176,512 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired various places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 171,156 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 171,153 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 165,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 159,224 miles

slight play in both inner steering joints

Pass 1 Nov 2013 153,104 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 145,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 145,293 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 134,016 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 123,069 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 123,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 111,554 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,454 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,096 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 67,263 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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BG51 WMZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG51 WMZ, 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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What year was BG51 WMZ registered?

BG51 WMZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is BG51 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 WMZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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