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DV51 GVZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

301,186 mi
Last recorded301,186 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 301,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear chassis corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 283,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front body-mountings badly corroded(ADVISE REPAIR

Fail 6 Feb 2023 283,812 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front body-mountings badly corroded(ADVISE REPAIR

Pass 16 Feb 2022 265,711 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 265,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected flitch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 251,095 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 235,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 213,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 213,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 194,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes on rear axle and pipe from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 194,096 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both front (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes on rear axle and pipe from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 177,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 163,836 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 163,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 152,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 152,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 139,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 126,925 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 126,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 113,160 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 113,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 100,861 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 100,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,302 miles

Both registration plates starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 68,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,938 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 59,968 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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DV51 GVZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DV51 GVZ, 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 GVZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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