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KG51 VZC

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,355 mi
Last recorded149,355 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 VZC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 149,355 miles

Both rear chassis rails rusting above leaf springs

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 146,305 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 143,223 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wing mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 138,407 miles

both outer cv boots starting to crack

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust behind fuel tank

Pass 4 Apr 2018 134,498 miles

BOTH mirrors cracked

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH front lower bushes (2.7.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 131,692 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 131,692 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,000 miles

both front shock lower bushes wearing

drivers side front seat belt fraying

metal brake pipes by fuel tank rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2015 121,723 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 121,723 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,788 miles

passangers side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 108,682 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 108,682 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2011 96,173 miles

both outer cv gaiters starting to crack

front anti rollbar bushes starting to crack

Pass 5 Mar 2010 87,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,819 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 77,819 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both outer cv gaiters starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing low

passangers side front tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,514 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2006 58,514 miles

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

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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KG51 VZC is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KG51 VZC, 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 KG51 VZC registered?

KG51 VZC is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is KG51 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 VZC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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