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ND51 OPC

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,150 mi
Last recorded228,150 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 OPC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 228,150 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 228,131 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 216,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 207,077 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 194,645 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 194,622 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged All 4 brake pipes on the load sensor valve (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 180,576 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 169,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 167,288 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 163,961 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 163,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 159,871 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 154,256 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust brackets

Pass 16 Nov 2015 149,015 miles

chassis and body mountings

fuel pipes

Fail 12 Nov 2014 145,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

exhaust strap

Pass 12 Nov 2014 145,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

exhaust strap

Pass 29 Nov 2013 136,148 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 124,822 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 124,822 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 116,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 107,642 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 107,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,243 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 92,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,762 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 84,762 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,761 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 74,761 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 64,337 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 64,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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ND51 OPC is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red 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 ND51 OPC, 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 ND51 OPC registered?

ND51 OPC is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is ND51 OPC safe to buy?

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