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NL51 XLE

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 XLE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 144,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 137,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 129,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 116,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,265 miles

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 27 Jan 2021 112,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 110,268 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,281 miles

offside front inner driveshaft small oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,555 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 107,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,716 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,107 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 97,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 96,076 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 94,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 91,176 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 86,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,464 miles

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

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

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

front noplate cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2009 79,453 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front noplate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,448 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 69,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,149 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,662 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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NL51 XLE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NL51 XLE, 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

How do I check the history of NL51 XLE?

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What year was NL51 XLE registered?

NL51 XLE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is NL51 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 XLE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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