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RV51 LHL

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,897 mi
Last recorded130,897 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 LHL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 130,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 127,698 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing from rear box

Pass 19 Feb 2024 115,419 miles

Rear exharst tail pipe missing from rear box

Fail 19 Feb 2024 115,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exharst tail pipe missing from rear box

Pass 9 Mar 2023 113,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,582 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,984 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 97,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 94,466 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 94,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,264 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,873 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 72,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,329 miles

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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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RV51 LHL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 RV51 LHL, 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 RV51 LHL?

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What year was RV51 LHL registered?

RV51 LHL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is RV51 LHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 LHL 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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