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LV51 HCA

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,435 mi
Last recorded118,435 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 HCA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 118,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 117,289 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all chassis repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis members corroded ON MOT LIMITS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 117,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis members corroded ON MOT LIMITS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 116,402 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODED ON MOT LIMITS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 114,290 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis members corroded ON MOT LMITS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis members corroded ON MOT LIMITS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,147 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 110,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel lines correded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,399 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 109,392 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 108,349 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 108,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 107,820 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,035 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 107,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 106,171 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 106,139 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,590 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all chassis members corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 102,231 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged but not down to cord

Fail 31 Oct 2012 102,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged but not down to cord

Pass 14 Nov 2011 100,682 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,169 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 94,167 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,559 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,298 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,666 miles

Rear metal brake lines corroded recommend attention.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 44,501 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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LV51 HCA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV51 HCA, 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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LV51 HCA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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