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CU51 WRB

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,735 mi
Last recorded183,735 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 WRB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 183,735 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 181,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 178,827 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 178,824 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 177,209 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 177,207 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 174,912 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 173,281 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 171,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 169,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 169,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 167,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 165,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 162,305 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 154,505 miles

Damage nearside front bumper area but no jagged edges.

Front number plate poor condition

Offside mirror glass cracked

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 154,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Damage nearside front bumper area but no jagged edges.

Front number plate poor condition

Offside mirror glass cracked

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 144,632 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 144,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front no. plate poor

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2012 135,138 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

no. plate lights dull

Pass 14 Feb 2011 126,137 miles

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

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

door mirror cracked

front no.plate cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2011 126,134 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no.plate cracked

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

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

door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2010 118,191 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 118,191 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 109,860 miles

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

o/s door mirror slightly cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2009 109,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2008 102,102 miles

dreivers door mirror cracked

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2008 102,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

dreivers door mirror cracked

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2007 92,573 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 92,573 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,544 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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CU51 WRB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU51 WRB, 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 CU51 WRB registered?

CU51 WRB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is CU51 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 WRB shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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