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AO51 VLP

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VLP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 99,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,177 miles

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 98,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure various corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,358 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

Chassis to body mounting points corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Bumper damaged

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

front x member / rad support corroded on os

pickup buck corroded

shackle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2019 95,358 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

Chassis to body mounting points corroded

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

front x member / rad support corroded on os

pickup buck corroded

shackle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,306 miles

Corrosion to buck floor

Corrosion to front cross member/rad support

General corrosion to underside and chassis

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Jan 2017 88,115 miles

Offside Front slight bind on

Fail 17 Jan 2017 88,115 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anchor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front slight bind on

Pass 23 Jan 2016 82,766 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 82,766 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,454 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,266 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,129 miles

Both rear tyres are slight perished

Offside rear tyre has 2mm tread!

Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,867 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 39,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,055 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 29,513 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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AO51 VLP is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO51 VLP, 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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AO51 VLP is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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