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BG51 XGD

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,231 mi
Last recorded129,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 129,231 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively damaged both rears on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury buck panels corroded & holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis very corroded & weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer buck panels corroded & weak front wheel arches

rear axle diff casing corroded weeping oil

Pass 20 Dec 2018 125,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Rear Side Panel's Corroded

Washer's Poor Working

Fail 20 Dec 2018 125,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Rear Side Panel's Corroded

Washer's Poor Working

Pass 22 Dec 2017 120,032 miles

drivers seat foam damaged but seat secure

front cross member has been welded and undersealed

Fail 19 Dec 2017 120,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross memeber (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

drivers seat foam damaged but seat secure

Pass 4 Jan 2017 116,398 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all brake pipes have grease applied

Pass 14 Dec 2015 110,397 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pipes have grease applied

Fail 14 Dec 2015 110,397 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pipes have grease applied

Fail 15 Dec 2014 103,952 miles

Brake pipes have grease applied

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2014 103,952 miles

Brake pipes have grease applied

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,330 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre worn near to wear bars

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,896 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 59,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,431 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,157 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,114 miles

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

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 XGD is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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