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AJ51 VKG

2001 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,397 mi
Last recorded117,397 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VKG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 107,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 97,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,867 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

o/s door mirror loose

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,404 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,157 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 59,592 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,497 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 34,497 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AJ51 VKG is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ51 VKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 VKG registered?

AJ51 VKG is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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