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EY51 VHX

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

268,471 mi
Last recorded268,471 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 VHX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 268,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under body sealed.

Fail 19 Mar 2024 268,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outrigger body mounting (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired behind tank (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 259,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose rear truck body corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing heavy all over corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 259,423 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipes heavly corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose rear truck body corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing heavy all over corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 255,598 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 255,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 243,018 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 228,789 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 228,787 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 213,861 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 213,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 196,092 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 182,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 169,025 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 152,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 136,587 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 120,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 105,638 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,043 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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EY51 VHX is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EY51 VHX, 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 EY51 VHX registered?

EY51 VHX is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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