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WG51 GUX

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,309 mi
Last recorded84,309 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 GUX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,309 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f door and wing has impact damage

unable to check front to rear brake pipes fully as behind fuel tank

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,662 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 77,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,015 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 69,015 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,107 miles

both rear sping lower leafs sligthly out of line

some deerioration staring to show to n/s/r tyre treads

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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WG51 GUX is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WG51 GUX, 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 WG51 GUX registered?

WG51 GUX is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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