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KU51 VNT

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,893 mi
Last recorded163,893 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 VNT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 163,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 160,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 159,348 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 157,322 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear body holed but not within 30cms of mountings

Pass 1 Sep 2018 153,829 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but repaired with wire

Pass 30 Aug 2017 144,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust strap broken but secure

Pass 1 Sep 2016 136,479 miles

centre exhaust box strap broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 15 Aug 2015 129,356 miles

Exhaust centre silencer strap broken

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Aug 2015 129,356 miles

Exhaust centre silencer strap broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2014 109,422 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 108,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,830 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 89,830 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2012 71,903 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,733 miles

Exhaust silencer support strap corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,733 miles

Exhaust silencer support strap corroded

Nearside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,498 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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KU51 VNT is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KU51 VNT, 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 KU51 VNT registered?

KU51 VNT is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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