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DV51 GVU

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,532 mi
Last recorded193,532 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 GVU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 193,532 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 193,530 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 182,978 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside seat belt webbing starting to deteriorate

Oil leak ()

Rear spring hanger bushs starting to deteriorate

all body mounting points have surface rust present

hazard warning lamps may soon require attention

under side has been undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2016 148,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine has a oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 172,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine has a oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 160,840 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 148,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both number plate lights dim

Pass 26 Mar 2013 137,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

ffront differential damp

Pass 30 Mar 2012 124,339 miles

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

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

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

offside wing slighty damaged

oil leak around differential and gearbox

Fail 30 Mar 2012 124,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside wing slighty damaged

oil leak around differential and gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,928 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded and require attention soon

both front wheels have a slight brake bind

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear leaf spring requires attention soon

nearside wiper requires attention soon

offside front anti roll drop link has slight play

offside front lower shocker bush has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2010 104,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 97,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 97,146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 87,215 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,413 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 68,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1) DANGEROUS

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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DV51 GVU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV51 GVU, 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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DV51 GVU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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