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FL51 UKS

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,230 mi
Last recorded116,230 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 UKS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 116,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 115,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 114,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bias valve to FLex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 114,306 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis and body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various outer panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/bottom of bulk head/inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 107,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/outer panels etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 106,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 105,092 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 105,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 104,504 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 104,503 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear - leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2018 104,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,704 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 102,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/75x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 20 Jan 2016 98,041 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,041 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,780 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,781 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,549 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 86,549 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,662 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 72,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,509 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 59,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,246 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 43,747 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,419 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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FL51 UKS is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL51 UKS, 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 FL51 UKS registered?

FL51 UKS is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 UKS shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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