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BG51 WVF

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,427 mi
Last recorded122,427 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 WVF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 122,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box strap has rotten off (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance on front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop is missing

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front drivers seat base is worn

Offside rear body stay rotten off

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear towing electric socket damaged 7 pin plug

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

both front flexy brake pipe ferrules are corroded

exhaust corroded /weak

exhaust is rotten at rear joint and has a slight blow

front wings rotting

tail gate handle is misssing

truck holed and corroded around wheel arches both sides

underside of truck and components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 120,999 miles

Front Brakes imballenced but within requirments

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Body stay corroded/broken

Offside Front Drivers seat base worn

Rear Towing electric socket damaged (7 pin)

Under side and components generally corroded

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

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

exhaust system corroded/weak

Fail 4 Sep 2019 120,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit also blue smoke evident (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imballenced but within requirments

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Body stay corroded/broken

Offside Front Drivers seat base worn

Rear Towing electric socket damaged (7 pin)

Under side and components generally corroded

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

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

exhaust system corroded/weak

Pass 5 Sep 2018 119,872 miles

Exhaust system weak

Nearside Front Outer c v boot cracking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Drivers seat worn

Offside Lower Body bracket corroded/broken

Under side and components generally corroded

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 119,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Bolt broken and bushes badly worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system weak

Nearside Front Outer c v boot cracking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT 235/75R15 109T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drivers seat worn

Offside Lower Body bracket corroded/broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Under side and components generally corroded

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,810 miles

Central Exhaust flange corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Body support bracket corroded

Rear Both tyres worn to 3mm

Slight blue smoke on start up

Towing electric socket cable tied onto bar

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 117,797 miles

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

Central Exhaust flange corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Body support bracket corroded

Rear Both tyres worn to 3mm

Slight blue smoke on start up

Towing electric socket cable tied onto bar

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,963 miles

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

Offside Lower side panel bracket corroded

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Rear Tyres worn to 3mm and cracking

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected Cover missing and socket secured with cable ties (1.9.3b)

Under side of vehicle and components corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 115,963 miles

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

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

Towbar component insecure PIN not retained (6.6.1)

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

Offside Lower side panel bracket corroded

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Rear Tyres worn to 3mm and cracking

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected Cover missing and socket secured with cable ties (1.9.3b)

Under side of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,728 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r lower sidepanel support corroded off

underside of vehicle and components generally rusted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 114,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported main box support broken (7.1.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r lower sidepanel support corroded off

underside of vehicle and components generally rusted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,976 miles

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

center exhaust bracket

Pass 10 Sep 2013 111,594 miles

nearside & offside front bump stops worn/bonding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,392 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 107,544 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 107,527 miles

Centre 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,626 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 97,032 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 11 Sep 2008 97,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,968 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 84,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,285 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 70,285 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.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 WVF is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WVF, 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 WVF is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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