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SK51 VGU

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,887 mi
Last recorded172,887 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VGU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 172,887 miles

Front body mounts holed and corroded, rear body mountings holed and corroded,

Pass 29 Jul 2016 171,130 miles

Body Mountings corrodded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 171,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Body Mountings corrodded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 167,832 miles

Gearbox mount corrodded

Heavy corrossion to both rear chassis legs outwith prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 167,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Gearbox mount corrodded

Heavy corrossion to both rear chassis legs outwith prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 163,147 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 159,937 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 159,932 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 155,285 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 155,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 141,491 miles

nearside rear splayed centre track ball ends slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2008 142,080 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 133,759 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 133,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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SK51 VGU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SK51 VGU, 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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SK51 VGU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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