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VN51 WVP

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

137,151 mi
Last recorded137,151 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 WVP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2017 137,151 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 123,196 miles

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

exhaust missing from cat back

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

spare wheel mount corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 123,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

exhaust missing from cat back

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

spare wheel mount corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,514 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 107,514 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 94,358 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 94,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage to o/s/r wing and light

Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,581 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,581 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,474 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 78,474 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,126 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 77,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

engine oil leak around filter area.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,203 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear chassis legs corroding.

rear diff bearings becoming noisey.

rear leaf springs corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight stiffness in steering system.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 65,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear chassis legs corroding.

rear diff bearings becoming noisey.

rear leaf springs corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight stiffness in steering system.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,033 miles

front brake pads starting to deteriorate.

front+rear number plates starting to deteriorate/slightly damaged.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s/r leaf spring eye bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 60,033 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads starting to deteriorate.

front+rear number plates starting to deteriorate/slightly damaged.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s/r leaf spring eye bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

Pass 22 May 2007 51,923 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 51,923 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads starting to wear down.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,703 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 42,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to n/s/r tyre not to chords.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 22 Apr 2005 33,936 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 33,936 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WVP is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 VN51 WVP, 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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VN51 WVP is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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