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BK51 HCA

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,542 mi
Last recorded155,542 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 HCA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 155,542 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 146,783 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,101 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 135,101 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 130,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 12,307 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 122,977 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 115,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2013 108,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f outer c.v boot excessivly perished

Fail 16 Dec 2013 108,468 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f outer c.v boot excessivly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,565 miles

General underside corrosion

NSF CV Boot perished

Fail 8 Jan 2013 107,562 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

General underside corrosion

NSF CV Boot perished

Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,729 miles

Airbag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded.

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 9 Jan 2012 94,729 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Airbag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded.

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,040 miles

Air bag light comming on

Front propshaft rear u/j excessively worn

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

OSF inner boot split

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2011 87,040 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Air bag light comming on

Front propshaft rear u/j excessively worn

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

OSF inner boot split

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

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,287 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear universal joint of front propshaft worn.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 80,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear universal joint of front propshaft worn.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Propshaft component defective

Fail 6 Jan 2009 73,790 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust silencer support bracket broken.

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,743 miles

N/S outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,429 miles

nearside front outer cv boot perished

Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,050 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 53,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

underside of vehicle difficult to check due to mud

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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BK51 HCA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK51 HCA, 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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BK51 HCA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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