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RG51 HAA

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,927 mi
Last recorded80,927 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 HAA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 80,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion front to back. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cross member under radiator heavily corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, towards flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 80,897 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light broken lens showing white light to rear. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Position lamp not working. (4.10 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion front to back. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cross member under radiator heavily corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, towards flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,862 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 79,862 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached TAIL PIPE (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,428 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,890 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 78,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/75/15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,231 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,236 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,515 miles

nsr brake has a slight bind

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,024 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 58,010 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,135 miles

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,242 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsr brake grabbing

Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,317 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering on o/s/f wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,504 miles

slight play in steering on o/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,505 miles

french plates fitted at time of test. test needed to re register for UK.

no MPH marking found on speedo at time of test.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 87,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

french plates fitted at time of test. test needed to re register for UK.

near side rear seat belt incorrectly routed. requires attention. may cause injury if used.

no MPH marking found on speedo at time of test.

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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RG51 HAA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RG51 HAA, 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 RG51 HAA registered?

RG51 HAA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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