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GK51 XCV

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,660 mi
Last recorded101,660 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XCV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 101,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of cab foot well body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of cab foot well body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 101,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of cab foot well body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of cab foot well body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,373 miles

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

under side of vehicle is muddy

Fail 28 Jan 2020 98,373 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

under side of vehicle is muddy

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side chassis has a lot of surface rust but no holes

under side of vehicle covered in mud hard to see all components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,412 miles

underneath of vehicle covered in mud, had to see all components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,185 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,161 miles

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

near side front brake pipe covered in copper grease

near side rear brake pipe covered in copper grease

off side front brake pipe covered in copper grease

off side rear brake pipe covered in copper grease

Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,519 miles

Front brake pads appear to be worn low

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

Nearside front brake sticking slightly when spun by hand

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,963 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,098 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,098 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,775 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,833 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,614 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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GK51 XCV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK51 XCV, 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 GK51 XCV registered?

GK51 XCV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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