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BG51 XVV

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 130,421 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 130,129 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 130,124 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 124,062 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,906 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,522 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 94,522 miles

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

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)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,221 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 84,099 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

powersteering ioil level low

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,072 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 31 Oct 2008 72,979 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

bar on rear door loose

Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,988 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 63,988 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 54,047 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 54,047 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 42,689 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 XVV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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