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VK51 XVA

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

88,088 mi
Last recorded88,088 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XVA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,088 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front of inner arch / wing corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2025 86,720 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective above silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch / wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front footwells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 May 2025 86,710 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp lens excessively damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lamp lens excessively damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective above silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch / wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front footwells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2024 85,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to OSR wheel arch, NSF inner wing, OSF & NSF footwells.

Fail 17 May 2024 85,247 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to OSR wheel arch, NSF inner wing, OSF & NSF footwells.

Pass 4 May 2023 82,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear lamp lens's damaged

nsr and osr bed corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 82,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear lamp lens's damaged

nsr and osr bed corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 80,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s bed corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 78,845 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear and offside body/ load bay corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted but seals acceptably

Fail 14 May 2021 78,845 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear and offside body/ load bay corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted but seals acceptably

Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,533 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lamp damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer and nearside rear body outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 75,533 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lamp damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer and nearside rear body outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,642 miles

Front Both front brakes slightly binding.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195 not 205. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front brakes slightly binding.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 69,706 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,704 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,808 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fog light repaired with clear tape

Fail 18 Dec 2014 68,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fog light repaired with clear tape

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 67,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,815 miles

offside rear view mirror damaged but still operational

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,921 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 60,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,964 miles

engine oil low

Fail 21 Oct 2009 56,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil low

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,860 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 43,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,586 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 36,586 miles

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

oil level low

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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VK51 XVA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK51 XVA, 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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VK51 XVA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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