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WF51 UUZ

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

80,704 mi
Last recorded80,704 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 UUZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,704 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 80,704 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,930 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 67,913 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and fuel tank cross member and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,037 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension parts have heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,149 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member around body mounts poor but body not displaced (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis around tow bar and rear spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 64,149 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member around body mounts poor but body not displaced (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis around tow bar and rear spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,070 miles

Front Body not fully secure Crossmember both O/S and N/S by mounting points (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 61,070 miles

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

Front Body not fully secure Crossmember both O/S and N/S by mounting points (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,096 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 59,096 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened poss only the bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,991 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 55,991 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,546 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 53,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,263 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 51,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,730 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 48,730 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported box mounts (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,760 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,104 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 45,104 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,685 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 21 Sep 2012 41,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,799 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 38,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,942 miles

air bag light flashing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,253 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,087 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 27,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WF51 UUZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 WF51 UUZ, 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 WF51 UUZ registered?

WF51 UUZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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