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NA51 VKE

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,368 mi
Last recorded154,368 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 VKE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 154,368 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 154,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 150,284 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear

Fail 1 Apr 2019 150,283 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2018 147,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake pies slighty corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 147,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake pies slighty corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 142,179 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 142,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 128,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 128,048 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 119,869 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 119,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 115,245 miles

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

O/S mirror has slight damage

Fail 6 Mar 2013 115,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

O/S mirror has slight damage

Pass 12 Mar 2012 109,333 miles

All 4 tyres getting low

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge

O/S mirror slightly damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2012 109,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

All 4 tyres getting low

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge

O/S mirror slightly damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 103,377 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 98,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 91,838 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,398 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 86,592 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S MIRROR GLASS. SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 86,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

DAMAGE TO O/S MIRROR GLASS. SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,650 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 74,911 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 74,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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NA51 VKE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NA51 VKE, 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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NA51 VKE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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