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KP51 LNR

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

106,160 mi
Last recorded106,160 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 106,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 151,002 miles

All chassi showing signs of corrosion

Temporary repair to rear exhaust

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 150,987 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

All chassi showing signs of corrosion

Temporary repair to rear exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2023 150,305 miles

ALL CHASSIS INNER AND OUTER AND ABOVE

ALL FRONT CHASSIS COROSION INSIDE AND OUT

ALL REAR FLOOR HAD HOLES BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

BOTH FRONT FLOOR INNER AND OUTER CORRODED

FRONT AMRES CORRSION

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED NEXT TO BOSY MOUNT

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

HANDBRAKE CALE RETURN SPRING CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

REAR SPRING EYE BUSHES

STEARING BOX DUST BOOT

Fail 6 Mar 2023 150,297 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury BODY (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ABOVE WHEEL (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury BODY (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SIDE OF TANK INSIDE FROM ABOVE SPRING EYE AND DOWNWARD SEVERAL PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL CHASSIS INNER AND OUTER AND ABOVE

ALL FRONT CHASSIS COROSION INSIDE AND OUT

ALL REAR FLOOR HAD HOLES BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

BOTH FRONT FLOOR INNER AND OUTER CORRODED

FRONT AMRES CORRSION

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED NEXT TO BOSY MOUNT

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

HANDBRAKE CALE RETURN SPRING CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

REAR SPRING EYE BUSHES

STEARING BOX DUST BOOT

Pass 26 Jan 2022 149,186 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door mirror taped up

both front body mount and front floors slight corrosion

slight play in idler arm nearside

very rear outer body work

Fail 14 Jan 2022 149,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind bumper and front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind bumper and front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door mirror taped up

both front body mount and front floors slight corrosion

slight play in idler arm nearside

very rear outer body work

Pass 9 Jan 2021 147,398 miles

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

all chassis corrosion

all front floors

Pass 14 Jan 2020 145,995 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front main runs

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gator leaking grease

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

slight corrosion to all of chassis and suspension components

slight corrosion to both front floors next to body mountings

Fail 4 Jan 2020 145,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member, chalked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member, chalked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind rear wheel, chalked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front main runs

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gator leaking grease

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

slight corrosion to all of chassis and suspension components

slight corrosion to both front floors next to body mountings

Pass 17 Dec 2018 144,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2017 141,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 141,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 136,631 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 136,378 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 119,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 119,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,802 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 110,802 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 101,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 92,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 92,250 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 83,581 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 83,555 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,530 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 76,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 65,501 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 57,210 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 38,897 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 LNR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNR, 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 LNR registered?

KP51 LNR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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