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GV51 EBZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,812 mi
Last recorded157,812 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 EBZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2021 157,812 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2018 133,899 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Corroded & Slightly Splayed (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f & o/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2018 133,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Corroded & Slightly Splayed (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f & o/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 132,352 miles

Brake pipes covered in substance unable to carry out full inspection

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing both (2.4.B.1c)

Slight Play in steering

Pass 2 Aug 2016 131,121 miles

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

Slight play in steering

Fail 2 Aug 2016 131,121 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering

Pass 8 Sep 2015
Fail 5 Sep 2014 123,458 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 123,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,242 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 89,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 72,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,751 miles

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

both front wipers split

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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GV51 EBZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV51 EBZ, 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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GV51 EBZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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