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EJ51 ZDS

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ZDS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 88,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear lav valve seized

Fail 13 Oct 2025 88,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear lav valve seized

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,228 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear handbrake cable slightly loose

Fail 31 Oct 2024 80,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear handbrake cable slightly loose

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,737 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 76,736 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,350 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 75,348 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,731 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 73,689 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing to main chasis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger to main chasis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing to main chasis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,513 miles

brake flex ferels rusting

idler arsms slight up and down movement

inner wings and under body starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,812 miles

inner wings starting to corrode both front brake flex ferels rusting

Pass 26 Oct 2018 68,101 miles

both rear tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 26 Oct 2018 68,101 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,457 miles

under body starting to rust

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,182 miles

rear springs starting to rust rear brake flex ferels rusty inner wings starting to rust

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,476 miles

rear flex ferrels rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2014 56,752 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,684 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,505 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 44,559 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 42,480 miles

ALL brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2008 35,665 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,049 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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EJ51 ZDS is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ51 ZDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ51 ZDS registered?

EJ51 ZDS is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is EJ51 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 ZDS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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