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NP51 NDP

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

124,187 mi
Last recorded124,187 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNP51 NDP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 124,187 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS&OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,132 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS&OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 117,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS&OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

center rear chassis bar corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 28 Dec 2022 115,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

center rear chassis bar corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,589 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,531 miles

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

rear chassis rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2019 104,526 miles

front c.v boots perished

rear chassis rusty

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Dec 2018 101,496 miles

front c.v boots perishing

rear chassis rusty

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Jan 2018

Front Body has slight corrosion N/S & O/S (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2018

Brake pipe leaking both front to rears (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion N/S & O/S (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 95,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 92,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,116 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes have been covered in grease

Both rear brake pipes have been covered in grease

Pass 18 Dec 2012 80,626 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,136 miles

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

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

rear to load valve brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,841 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,532 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,147 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,778 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,219 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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NP51 NDP is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NP51 NDP, 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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What year was NP51 NDP registered?

NP51 NDP is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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