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FV51 HMU

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,209 mi
Last recorded234,209 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 HMU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 234,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 234,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 230,184 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 225,564 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 224,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 220,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 216,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 212,019 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 206,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 199,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 192,173 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 181,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 174,986 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 174,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 167,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 159,434 miles

rear part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2012 159,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 150,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 142,489 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 135,163 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 135,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 126,513 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 126,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 112,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 102,557 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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FV51 HMU is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 100,584 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 FV51 HMU, 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 24 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV51 HMU registered?

FV51 HMU is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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