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PJ51 KXU

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,296 mi
Last recorded77,296 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 KXU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 77,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,733 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,059 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 74,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,708 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,925 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 69,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,413 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,413 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,123 miles

clutch slave cylinder slight leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 56,123 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

clutch slave cylinder slight leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,158 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,498 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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PJ51 KXU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PJ51 KXU, 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 PJ51 KXU registered?

PJ51 KXU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is PJ51 KXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 KXU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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