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MJ51 XCR

2001 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,425 mi
Last recorded192,425 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 XCR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 192,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 189,338 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter retaining clip loose

Offside Front seat worn

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 186,269 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 182,736 miles

Drivers seat worn

Headlamp levelling system removed

Rear Seats removed

Fail 15 Sep 2022 182,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drivers seat worn

Rear Seats removed

Pass 7 Sep 2021 178,270 miles

Drivers seat in poor condition

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

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

Rear Seats removed

Underside of vehicle painted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 175,912 miles

Drivers seat in poor condition

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seats removed

Underside of vehicle painted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 174,275 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 174,275 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 171,750 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear seats removed

Pass 18 Sep 2017 165,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm strongly recommend replacment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only strongly recommend replacment (4.1.E.1)

rear seats and seat belts removed

tow-bar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 157,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tailboard door handle broken

tow-bar electrical socket cover missing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 157,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear tailboard door handle broken

tow-bar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 147,946 miles

slight damage to front number plate

tow bar socket cover missing

Fail 9 Oct 2015 147,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

object removed from drivers view prior to test

slight damage to front number plate

tow bar socket cover missing

Pass 17 Oct 2014 136,210 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 125,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,016 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 98,692 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,501 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 74,479 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,447 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,402 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Oct 2007 51,402 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,179 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 31,521 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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MJ51 XCR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ51 XCR, 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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MJ51 XCR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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