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KC51 PHF

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,500 mi
Last recorded217,500 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 PHF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 217,500 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 21 Apr 2026 217,500 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 18 Mar 2026 217,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 207,772 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 201,636 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 201,621 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 194,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 182,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 169,234 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 157,626 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front body cross-member corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front bump stop missing

Pass 20 Feb 2019 155,020 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front body cross-member corroded near body mounts

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front bump stop missing

Fail 14 Feb 2019 155,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front body cross-member corroded near body mounts

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside bump stop missing

Pass 15 Feb 2018 151,782 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front body crossmember corroded near body mounts but not seriously weakened

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 151,782 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)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front body crossmember corroded near body mounts but not seriously weakened

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,388 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 133,578 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 133,578 miles

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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 130,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 130,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,198 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 117,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 103,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,345 miles

some damage to front registration plate

Pass 16 May 2009 82,307 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 72,532 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 64,482 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 53,785 miles

front discs corroded,o/s lock stop cap missing

Pass 11 Nov 2005 52,073 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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KC51 PHF is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC51 PHF, 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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KC51 PHF is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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