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EF51 KPU

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

227,542 mi
Last recorded227,542 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 KPU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 227,542 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 227,642 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Both jets (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 223,281 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 214,384 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 214,016 miles

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak and exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tail section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel lines corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 207,998 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 207,544 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both centre mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Indicator unit broken

Pass 8 May 2018 197,516 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 197,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 191,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread @ 2.25mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 191,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread @ 2.25mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front inoperative (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 184,878 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 177,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 177,444 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 167,810 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 167,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 159,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight tight brake nearside front

Pass 5 Apr 2012 159,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight tight brake nearside front

Pass 19 Jan 2011 159,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear spring eye ana shackle bushes poor

Fail 11 Jan 2011 159,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear spring eye ana shackle bushes poor

Pass 17 Sep 2009 144,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 128,545 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 121,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 108,980 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 108,980 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 95,233 miles

slight pull on front brakes

objects removed from swept area

off side side light repaired

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 KPU 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 61.5%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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