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HW51 AHU

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

106,722 mi
Last recorded106,722 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 AHU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 106,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 105,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 104,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 103,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,166 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 100,626 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,740 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 98,727 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,351 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two brake pipes that goes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside and offside rear chassis rail has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2016 96,246 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired o/s and n/s rear (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% slightly dirty (1.3.2b)

drivers seat deteriorated

front prop shaft, rear uj joint slightly worn

ignition barrel worn

n/s/f sill panel damaged slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,246 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired o/s and n/s rear (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% slightly dirty (1.3.2b)

drivers seat deteriorated

front prop shaft, rear uj joint slightly worn

ignition barrel worn

n/s/f sill panel damaged slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,795 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 83,220 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 83,220 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside 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 Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,632 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 766,032 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,746 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,318 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,264 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 58,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,102 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,654 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 16,993 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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HW51 AHU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 HW51 AHU, 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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HW51 AHU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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