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LM51 UBC

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,991 mi
Last recorded72,991 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 UBC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 72,991 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 71,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,521 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,221 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket is broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 61,207 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket is broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,202 miles

exhuast system not fully supported

front brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake binding

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,264 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,070 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,709 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)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,293 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,869 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All 4 tyres slightly starting to perish

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,785 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,157 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2010 41,157 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,111 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 31,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,812 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,083 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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LM51 UBC is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM51 UBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM51 UBC registered?

LM51 UBC is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LM51 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 UBC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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