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VN51 XAW

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,362 mi
Last recorded107,362 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XAW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 107,362 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 107,362 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 96,409 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 96,404 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 81,249 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 81,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,640 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 2 Jan 2015 65,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,738 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,917 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,283 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Jun 2010 49,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated although supported by other mounts

slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,477 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated although supported by other mounts

slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,844 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,599 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,978 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,339 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 33,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XAW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

VN51 XAW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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