2001 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · FP51 VMF

The 2001 Ford Ranger presents as roadworthy following a passed MOT on 2 April 2026 at 190,509 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test cycle shows an anomalous failure on 2 April 2026 at the same mileage with no defects recorded, immediately followed by a pass on the same date, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle cleared every annual test from 2023 through 2025 with no advisories or defects logged. Annual mileage averages close to the typical 7,620 per year for a vehicle of this age, with the record showing 180,802 miles at the 27 March 2023 test, 183,883 at 2 April 2024, 187,617 at 5 April 2025, and 190,509 at 2 April 2026. The yearly increments of roughly 3,000 to 3,900 miles indicate consistent, light-to-moderate use with no sudden accumulation spikes. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, recording no advisories across the five-year span, which points to either diligent basic upkeep or tests conducted under lenient conditions. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as the Ranger's age and 190,509 miles make hidden rust a realistic risk that clean MOT sheets do not exclude. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks for fatigue and wear despite the absence of flagged defects. The same-day fail-and-pass in April 2026 should be clarified with the testing station to confirm no suppressed mechanical concern.