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EX51 BHE

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,104 mi
Last recorded151,104 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 BHE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 151,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2024 148,112 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 144,935 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 142,393 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

age related under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2021 139,127 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

age related under body corrosion

corrosion on front floor pans

Pass 15 Aug 2020 135,894 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2019 132,801 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2018 130,561 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general age related under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 128,522 miles

Both outer CV gators deteriorated

Corrosion on front brake pipes

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 125,677 miles

both front floor pans heavy corrosion

front number plate cracked

o/s mirror cracked

underside corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2016 125,677 miles

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

both front floor pans heavy corrosion

front number plate cracked

o/s mirror cracked

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 124,095 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 124,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from limiter to flexible on rear axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 122,188 miles

Brake pipes getting corroded

Floor pans getting weak

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 122,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 119,179 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 119,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 115,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 115,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 114,334 miles

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

Hand brake return spring Broken

Fail 13 Sep 2011 114,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Hand brake return spring Broken

Fail 18 Sep 2010 104,990 miles

All steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Heavy corrosion on offside and nearside front floorpans, within 30cm of body mounts. Body not likely to displace.

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

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

Underbody components (axles, chassis etc) starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2010 104,990 miles

All steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Heavy corrosion on offside and nearside front floorpans, within 30cm of body mounts. Body not likely to displace.

Underbody components (axles, chassis etc) starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 96,577 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 96,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,097 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 91,097 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 76,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 76,548 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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EX51 BHE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,096 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 EX51 BHE, 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 25 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX51 BHE registered?

EX51 BHE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EX51 BHE safe to buy?

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