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VN51 VDR

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,471 mi
Last recorded108,471 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 VDR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,471 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 105,290 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 103,442 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 101,289 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,728 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 96,723 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,858 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 85,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 85,299 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 77,089 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,414 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 68,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,824 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VN51 VDR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN51 VDR, 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 VN51 VDR registered?

VN51 VDR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is VN51 VDR safe to buy?

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