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GV51 OEF

2001 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

166,161 mi
Last recorded166,161 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OEF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 166,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 166,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 163,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 163,568 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 159,529 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between compensater and flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 155,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 brake pipes all corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 155,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside adjusted at end of test. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 brake pipes all corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 150,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

alot of surface rust at rear end of pick up

pick up very muddy making it hard to fully inspect

Pass 31 Aug 2016 144,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

number plate lights dim

Fail 30 Aug 2016 144,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

number plate lights dim

Pass 23 Sep 2015 139,773 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 139,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre on limite

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 132,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front number plate discolouring.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm.

Rear number plate lamps dim.

Slight to moderate play in front anti-roll bar to chassis bushes.

Excessive play in rear propshaft rear universal joint.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 132,851 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in offside front tyre.

Front number plate discolouring.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm.

Offside front and nearside front tyres slightly distorted.

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Rear number plate lamps dim.

Slight to moderate play in front anti-roll bar to chassis bushes.

Excessive play in rear propshaft rear universal joint.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 125,420 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 125,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 119,494 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 119,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 113,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Aug 2011 113,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

front discs poor

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 12 Mar 2010 104,650 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 104,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,947 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 96,947 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 80,238 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 71,605 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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GV51 OEF is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 GV51 OEF, 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 OEF is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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