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WL51 BWW

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,448 mi
Last recorded117,448 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 BWW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,448 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc damaged by metal to metal contact of brake pad

Fail 4 Nov 2011 117,441 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f brake disc damaged by metal to metal contact of brake pad

Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,735 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 104,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 94,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,867 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 74,867 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,193 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 67,193 miles

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

exhaust dosnt clear rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,657 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

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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WL51 BWW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WL51 BWW, 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 WL51 BWW registered?

WL51 BWW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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