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HG51 UOW

2001 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

195,610 mi
Last recorded195,610 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UOW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2024 195,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 181,406 miles

Central Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2023 181,406 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 177,289 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 177,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 168,611 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 168,608 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 162,558 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))

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

stone chips on front screen

Fail 4 Apr 2019 162,558 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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))

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

stone chips on front screen

Pass 22 Mar 2018 156,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 151,699 miles

aux belts loose

battery temporarily secured

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/r light lens cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s wing mirror glass broken

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight corrosion in chassis

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Mar 2017 151,697 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour lense damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lense damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dirt on lens (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aux belts loose

battery temporarily secured

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/r light lens cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s wing mirror glass broken

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight corrosion in chassis

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2016 147,615 miles

Some under vehicle corrosion in areas but not considered as excessive.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 147,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Some under vehicle corrosion in areas but not considered as excessive.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 145,837 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise from o.s.f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 145,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

slight noise from o.s.f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 141,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust centre box bracket insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2014 141,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box bracket insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2013 125,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

air bag light on

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 125,130 miles

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

air bag light on

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 111,419 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

rear lower tailgate inop

trailer socket inop

Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear towbar [ball not fitted].

Fail 4 Feb 2010 78,855 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear towbar [ball not fitted].

Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,796 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 70,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,891 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 56,891 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2005 44,608 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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HG51 UOW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HG51 UOW, 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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HG51 UOW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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