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GJ51 VCF

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,504 mi
Last recorded146,504 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VCF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 146,504 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside front floor slighty corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 146,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 146,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 140,923 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 140,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,216 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 116,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 104,329 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 104,329 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,526 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,974 miles

o/s rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,381 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,704 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,572 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 60,572 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,975 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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GJ51 VCF is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJ51 VCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ51 VCF registered?

GJ51 VCF is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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