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WK51 WDW

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,997 mi
Last recorded127,997 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 WDW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front arce is corroded outside structure area

Offside Front acre is corroded outside structure area

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all chassi is becoming corroded

both rear spring hangers becoming corroded

chassi is corroded outside structure area

front bumper support is corroded

low compenster only just working

rear body is corroded but body is secure

slight play in both front steering joints

Fail 16 Sep 2019 127,997 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front arce is corroded outside structure area

Offside Front acre is corroded outside structure area

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all chassi is becoming corroded

both rear spring hangers becoming corroded

chassi is corroded outside structure area

front bumper support is corroded

low compenster only just working

rear body is corroded but body is secure

slight play in both front steering joints

Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,358 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 120,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 113,864 miles

ball joing rubbers becoming perrished

flexi hose unions becoming corroded

front brake pipes becoming corroded

rear chassis becoming corroded

slight play in fron wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

steering pipes becoming corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 113,864 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

ball joing rubbers becoming perrished

flexi hose unions becoming corroded

front brake pipes becoming corroded

rear chassis becoming corroded

slight play in fron wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

steering pipes becoming corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 108,691 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 108,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,753 miles

front crossmember becoming corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 102,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember becoming corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,538 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,094 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,588 miles

tow bar socket insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 71,925 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,552 miles

clutch slipping.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 60,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch slipping.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,894 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,985 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 34,985 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 27,931 miles

underside of vehicle very dry some surface rust

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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WK51 WDW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WK51 WDW, 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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WK51 WDW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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