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BT51 UPP

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,697 mi
Last recorded204,697 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 UPP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 204,697 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 204,319 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded by load valve. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Chassis cross member corroded by rear fuel tank mounting.

Nearside Front Front wing damaged and wheel arch trim loose.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded by rear shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 195,969 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 195,969 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 188,452 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear seats not tested

Fail 9 Nov 2016 188,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear seats not tested

Pass 6 Nov 2015 180,255 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 180,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 170,478 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Rear Strap Corroded, However still secure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2014 170,114 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner C.V. Boot slightly Damp

Rear Exhaust Silencer Rear Strap Corroded, However still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2013 159,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 159,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 150,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r corner bumper accident damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2012 150,675 miles

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

o/s/r corner bumper accident damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2011 141,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 131,842 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 121,810 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 121,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 114,750 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 104,951 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 104,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 90,841 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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BT51 UPP is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT51 UPP, 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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BT51 UPP is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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