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AJ51 VXH

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VXH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 85,307 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 84,651 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front mounting-marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mounting marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,033 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,951 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 79,828 miles

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 78,043 miles

Offside Front Body mounting is corroded but the body is still secure.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 74,104 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 73,975 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,733 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 70,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,036 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 66,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,686 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 65,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (unable to properly examine those around the fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 64,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (unable to properly examine those around the fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,754 miles

Several brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 59,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 57,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc inner face corroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 57,299 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc inner face corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 52,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,916 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 33,203 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,669 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,192 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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AJ51 VXH is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AJ51 VXH, 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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AJ51 VXH is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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