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BV51 YLR

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

190,245 mi
Last recorded190,245 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 YLR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 190,245 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both fuel pipes badly corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2018 190,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both fuel pipes badly corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2017 188,527 miles

both front outer cv boots are perished

corrosion to chassis

offside front seat belt in poor condition

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2017 188,526 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

intercooler leaking

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 186,109 miles

chassis corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2015 179,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

chassis corroded

front brake pads appear low

windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2014 171,366 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both sides steering idlers have play

ignition lock is poor

Fail 13 Feb 2014 171,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides steering idlers have play

Pass 8 Feb 2013 163,390 miles

play in steering components

poor to start

windscreen damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2013 163,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

play in steering components

poor to start

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 153,781 miles

fuel pipes are corroded

rear leaf spring is twisted

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Feb 2012 153,773 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel pipes are corroded

rear leaf spring is twisted

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 137,571 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2010 137,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Aug 2009 131,217 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2009 131,217 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2008 111,557 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 111,557 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 98,652 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 98,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 98,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 84,051 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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BV51 YLR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BV51 YLR, 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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BV51 YLR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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