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AP51 FUE

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,686 mi
Last recorded109,686 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FUE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 109,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,871 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

all suspension bushes are perished

surface rust all over chassis

Fail 1 Jun 2023 100,871 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

all suspension bushes are perished

surface rust all over chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front floors holed/corroded

centre exhaust hanger insecure

front cross member holed/corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 68,196 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front floors holed/corroded

centre exhaust hanger insecure

front cross member holed/corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blades split

centre exhaust clamp insecure

nearside front brake holding on

Fail 8 Feb 2017 58,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades split

centre exhaust clamp insecure

nearside front brake holding on

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x1 front to rear (top one beside tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre hanger broken

Nearside front brake holding on slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2015 47,572 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x1 front to rear (top one beside tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre hanger broken

Nearside front brake holding on slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,193 miles

nearside front brake holding on slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,282 miles

Exhaust centre bracket corroded through

Fail 17 Sep 2013 23,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,944 miles

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

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

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

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

Rear leaf springs have heavy corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,128 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,592 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,777 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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AP51 FUE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP51 FUE, 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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AP51 FUE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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