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HG51 BVL

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

136,328 mi
Last recorded136,328 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 BVL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,328 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both fronts below "A" pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

No reading obtained on DSM

Offside Front Shock absorber cover corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 136,258 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both fronts below "A" pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

No reading obtained on DSM

Offside Front Shock absorber cover corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,932 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 126,657 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

N/S door mirror has the wrong glass fitted

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

drivers seat belt release mechanism is sticky

Fail 6 Jul 2016 119,574 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

drivers seat belt release mechanism is sticky

Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,862 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 109,858 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,225 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 98,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,394 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2013 85,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front outer cv gaiters perrished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front outer cv gaiters perrished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,754 miles

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

front number plate damaged but not likly to be mis-read

Fail 13 Jul 2011 64,754 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged but not likly to be mis-read

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,451 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 53,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,242 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,917 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 35,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,037 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 23,295 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,295 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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HG51 BVL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HG51 BVL, 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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HG51 BVL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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