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AR51 BWG

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,380 mi
Last recorded163,380 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BWG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 163,380 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 155,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower bump stop deteriated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 139,542 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 125,928 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers front lower bump stop missing

Fail 22 Nov 2012 125,928 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers front lower bump stop missing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 113,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 101,896 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,730 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 64,132 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,826 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 49,826 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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AR51 BWG is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red 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 AR51 BWG, 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 AR51 BWG registered?

AR51 BWG is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is AR51 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 BWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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