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GL51 VSC

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,451 mi
Last recorded185,451 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 VSC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 185,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2017 171,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Chip in screen

N/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2016 157,149 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 157,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 145,129 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2014 132,604 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,246 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 109,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 96,896 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 96,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,337 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil low

Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,350 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 70,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 142,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 135,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 119,997 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 119,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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GL51 VSC is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GL51 VSC, 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 GL51 VSC registered?

GL51 VSC is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GL51 VSC safe to buy?

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