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HG51 WKR

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

165,701 mi
Last recorded165,701 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 WKR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 165,701 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 165,693 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 165,248 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2023 164,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 162,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os & ns inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 159,956 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 159,946 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 158,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 158,361 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 156,015 miles

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

slight corrosion to chassis and body

Pass 25 May 2018 153,724 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 153,702 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 151,602 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 151,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 147,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 140,205 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 140,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 132,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 127,582 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 127,568 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,797 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 123,797 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 120,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 114,528 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 114,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 102,801 miles

both door mirrors cracked

o/s/f head lamp cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2008 102,801 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f head lamp cracked

both door mirrors cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,540 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 92,540 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 74,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f head lamp cracked

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2006 74,126 miles

o/s/f head lamp cracked

o/s/f mirror cracked

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 WKR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 WKR, 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 WKR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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