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VK51 XVM

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,436 mi
Last recorded132,436 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 132,436 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear body corroded

rear chassis cross tube corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2019 132,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear body corroded

rear chassis cross tube corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 128,132 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 128,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber missing both rear (2.7.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded rear bar (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,226 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 124,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 120,088 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,828 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 115,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 108,987 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 108,985 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,323 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 102,321 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,900 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2010 90,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 71,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,767 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,563 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 XVM is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK51 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

VK51 XVM is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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