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DM51 VJM

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,866 mi
Last recorded151,866 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM51 VJM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 151,866 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 151,866 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 148,563 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 143,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 141,751 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 139,025 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,680 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 126,680 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 124,857 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 124,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,011 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust strap broken on rear silencer

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2015 115,625 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 115,625 miles

Offside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,129 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 112,129 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 110,210 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipe under drivers footwell area is rusted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 106,637 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,255 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 102,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 95,896 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 95,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,625 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 83,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 73,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 66,594 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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DM51 VJM is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 100,584 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 DM51 VJM, 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 24 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DM51 VJM registered?

DM51 VJM is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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The MOT history for DM51 VJM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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