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WK51 WFH

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,778 mi
Last recorded98,778 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 WFH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake compensator to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 98,764 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All coming on when brake pedal is applied. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake compensator to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,603 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber lower rubber bush deteriorated, no movement.

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear light unit cracked.

Vehicle underside slightly muddy in various areas.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 94,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber lower rubber bush deteriorated, no movement.

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear light unit cracked.

Vehicle underside slightly muddy in various areas.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,438 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 90,438 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,264 miles

slight play in steering idler balljoint and bushes

Fail 15 Sep 2015 86,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in steering idler balljoint and bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,302 miles

nearside front tyre worn low and unevenly

slight play in offside inner steering balljoint

Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,491 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 15 Aug 2013 77,491 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,803 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,665 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,305 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,341 miles

Both rear tyres are low on tread

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,341 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres are low on tread

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,015 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,165 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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WK51 WFH is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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