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VK51 XUU

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XUU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,146 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,778 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 127,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,130 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,301 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,991 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,606 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,799 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,470 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 61,392 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,033 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,370 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 43,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,437 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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VK51 XUU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK51 XUU, 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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What year was VK51 XUU registered?

VK51 XUU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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