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HV51 XRZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,517 mi
Last recorded96,517 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XRZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 93,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,501 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 91,496 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,299 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 90,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,105 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,216 miles

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

Offside front inner driveshaft joint gaiter is greasy but no split is visible.

Offside front tyre is wearing on its outer edge.

Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,212 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))

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

Offside front inner driveshaft joint gaiter is greasy but no split is visible.

Offside front tyre is wearing on its outer edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,329 miles

Nearside and offside outer drive shaft joints' gaiters are cracked but not split.

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter is greasy but not split.

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

Temporary repair to power steering pipe, no leak present.

Fail 12 Aug 2019 85,329 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside and offside outer drive shaft joints' gaiters are cracked but not split.

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter is greasy but not split.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside outer constant velocity joints' gaiters are cracked but not split yet.

Rear silencer support band is corroded, attention recommended.

offside inner constant velocity joint gaiter is greasy.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,768 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,415 miles

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

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

Rear tyres are cracking, cord is not visible.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,986 miles

Both front outer cv rubber boots starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear hand brake cable supported by cable tie and secure

Offside Rear tyre Starting to perish

brake load sensing valve stiff when operated but still working

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,814 miles

BOTH front outer cv boots starting to perish

BOTH rear tyres starting to perish

mud to underside,jet wash required for next mot

n/s rear handbrake cable support broken (now secured)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,814 miles

BOTH front outer cv boots starting to perish

BOTH rear tyres starting to perish

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

mud to underside,jet wash required for next mot

n/s rear handbrake cable support broken (now secured)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,511 miles

Chassis is starting to corrode,protection recommended.

Rear brake pipes to and from load sensing valve are starting to corrode.

Silencer bracket is heavily corroded but still supporting system.

Wiper blades are worn but clear screen.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,639 miles

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

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

corrosion started on centre exhaust braket

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,324 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,275 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,456 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,285 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 42,366 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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HV51 XRZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV51 XRZ, 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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What year was HV51 XRZ registered?

HV51 XRZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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