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HN51 AHV

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,263 mi
Last recorded156,263 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 AHV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 156,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 156,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 156,134 miles

Chassis has multiple areas of corrosion throughout including at body mountings.

Front panel is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 156,027 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All 4 front mounting points corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Slam panel corroded.

Fail 12 Oct 2023 156,002 miles

Front Lower Body component insecure Slam panel excessively corroded and radiator and intercooler insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded by load valve. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anchor mounting point of spring corroded on both sides of chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All 4 front mounting points corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front 4 body mounting points corroded.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 153,989 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 145,020 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front mounting points. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both tyre valves perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 144,959 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe that comes out of rear load valve and into hose on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front mounting points. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both tyre valves perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 140,181 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 140,181 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 132,928 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 132,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 123,482 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,165 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 114,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 104,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 94,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,193 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 58,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,396 miles

all 4 tyres are cracked and perished on the side walls

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,310 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 44,242 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,938 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,490 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,049 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 26,981 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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HN51 AHV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN51 AHV, 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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HN51 AHV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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