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WU51 KJN

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,121 mi
Last recorded90,121 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 KJN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to la valve X4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s main chassis rails slight corrosion front to rear

Fail 8 Apr 2024 88,608 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s main chassis rails slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,414 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses are deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on vehicle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 88,409 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation due to bind (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides - o/s is worse (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses are deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on vehicle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very uneven wear due to bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensor valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,103 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 93,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,088 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,400 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,391 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,078 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 73,072 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,276 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,059 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,856 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,117 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 34,951 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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WU51 KJN is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU51 KJN, 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 WU51 KJN registered?

WU51 KJN is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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