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GF51 BAU

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,968 mi
Last recorded154,968 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BAU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 154,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 154,386 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 152,265 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 152,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 148,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 142,656 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play at drop arm / steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 137,473 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 134,241 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 127,718 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 127,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,282 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion appearing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 125,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion appearing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,971 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 12,297 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 120,806 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 120,806 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 116,993 miles

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

air bag warning light comes on

Fail 7 Sep 2010 116,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light comes on

Pass 3 Sep 2009 109,569 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

air bag light on

front and rear number plates deteriorating

gear box has slight oil leak -- breather

steering column top bush/ring noisey

Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,061 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 83,050 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,296 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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GF51 BAU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF51 BAU, 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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What year was GF51 BAU registered?

GF51 BAU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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