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EF51 HDX

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,608 mi
Last recorded170,608 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 HDX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 170,608 miles

Front Corrosion within 30cm of Body Mountings

Registration Plate Lamp output reduced

Fail 30 Aug 2024 170,487 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3X Front to rear Nuts excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 168,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 168,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 167,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 166,227 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All rear of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis flexes so as tub in rear catches cab

Fail 13 Sep 2021 166,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Headlight Damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All rear of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis flexes so as tub in rear catches cab

Pass 9 Sep 2020 164,196 miles

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

Underside rusty in places but solid

Pass 6 Sep 2019 162,433 miles

Underside very rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2019 162,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside very rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2018 160,259 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside rusty and dirty

Vehicle loaded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 158,350 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside covered in mud cleared off to inspect vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2017 158,350 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Underside covered in mud cleared off to inspect vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2016 156,018 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 156,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 153,920 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 153,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EMMISIONS NOT DONE DUE TO EXHAUST MISSING

Pass 2 Sep 2014 151,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 151,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 148,007 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 148,006 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 144,058 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 144,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 139,419 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 139,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 134,443 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 134,443 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 128,076 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 128,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 122,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 116,729 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 116,709 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 116,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 113,486 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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EF51 HDX is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF51 HDX, 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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EF51 HDX is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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