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KP51 LNM

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

166,717 mi
Last recorded166,717 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 LNM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 166,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 163,066 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 159,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 157,506 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 157,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 149,486 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 149,486 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 140,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 133,332 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 133,332 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,301 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 124,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 115,884 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 107,648 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 94,077 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 94,077 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 86,415 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 79,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,357 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 54,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 44,830 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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KP51 LNM is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KP51 LNM, 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 KP51 LNM registered?

KP51 LNM is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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