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BG51 XEL

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,043 mi
Last recorded136,043 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 136,043 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed due to corrosion (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount excessive corrosion (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger corroded off chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering chassis split (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corrosion (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened load valve corroded awaay from chassis (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear lense cracked

Offside Front brake pipe mount broke off chassis due to corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

chassis rusted in varius places no holes

fuel tank gaurd rusty on side

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2016 133,034 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

chassis rusted in varius places no holes

fuel tank gaurd rusty on side

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,717 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,598 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,931 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,385 miles

A deggree of corrossion on right hand inner brake pipes by fuel tank

Both rear tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,607 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,681 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,021 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 37,897 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 XEL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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