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WF51 UVC

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

192,452 mi
Last recorded192,452 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 192,452 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 192,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 191,414 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember centre rusty and holed but not in a prescribed area at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear both brakes grabb slightly

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive midd to front cab area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both chassis rails rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2018 191,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength midd body mount and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember centre rusty and holed but not in a prescribed area at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear both brakes grabb slightly

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive midd to front cab area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both chassis rails rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2017 187,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all four shock absorbers rusty

both rear foot brakes grab

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (3.5.1i)

chassis rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2017 187,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion both front inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all four shock absorbers rusty

both rear foot brakes grab

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (3.5.1i)

chassis rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2016 182,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 178,258 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2014 177,644 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 172,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

tracking problem

Fail 4 Dec 2013 172,680 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

tracking problem

Pass 3 Dec 2012 167,632 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 167,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Emissions not tested

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 155,586 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 155,586 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Dec 2010 141,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine smokes when cold

n/s front lock stop missing

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 30 Dec 2010 141,345 miles

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

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

engine smokes when cold

n/s front lock stop missing

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2009 126,003 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 126,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 107,529 miles

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

advise n/s front tyreworn unevenly advise replacement

Pass 22 Dec 2007 98,947 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 98,891 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 98,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 83,564 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 70,099 miles

Nearside 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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WF51 UVC is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UVC, 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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WF51 UVC is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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