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BG51 WSL

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,008 mi
Last recorded138,008 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 138,008 miles

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

windscreen has damage

Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,356 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 125,356 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 113,830 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 113,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 107,211 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 107,211 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,835 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,947 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 61,084 miles

Front brake discs corroded,pads apear low.

Offside rear tyre on the legal limit.

Fail 8 Dec 2005 50,441 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,441 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2005 50,388 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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 WSL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG51 WSL, 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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BG51 WSL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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