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WF51 BGK

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 BGK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,087 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 96,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre exhaust strap corroded and broken

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

vehicle in very dirty condition

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,876 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

vehicle very dirty

Fail 9 Sep 2011 72,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

vehiclevery dirty

Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,655 miles

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

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

vehiclevery dirty

Fail 7 Sep 2010 64,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,280 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,711 miles

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

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

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

general vehicle condition very muddy and dirty

Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,566 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,526 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,419 miles

As previous test.

Fail 22 Jan 2007 43,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Drivers door mirror is cracked. rear view is unaffected.

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,696 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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WF51 BGK is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF51 BGK, 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 WF51 BGK registered?

WF51 BGK is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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