2001 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · MU51 URR
2001 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 136,578 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MU51 URR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/02/2025
- 136,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MU51 URR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Ranger (MU51 URR) between October 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
MU51 URR Mileage History
- 14/10/2022119,185 mi
- 20/10/2022119,185 mi
- 04/03/2024119,666 mi+481 mi
- 05/03/2024119,716 mi+50 mi
- 08/02/2025136,578 mi+16,862 mi
Average of roughly 7,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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