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MK51 EAM

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

98,531 mi
Last recorded98,531 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 EAM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 98,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 98,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,160 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 96,160 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 93,046 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,626 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,107 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 71,434 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,147 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 70,099 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under radiator (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under radiator (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 69,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

BOTH FRONT WIPERS LEAVING SMEARS

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,345 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,719 miles

lower radiator support crossmember is corroded and holed/weakend

minor gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014
Fail 20 Nov 2014 67,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 66,302 miles

main(centre)silencer box support band has corroded away

Fail 27 Nov 2013 66,302 miles

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

main(centre)silencer box support band has corroded away

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,547 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 64,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 62,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 61,194 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,559 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,595 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,725 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2006 45,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,232 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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MK51 EAM is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 MK51 EAM, 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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MK51 EAM is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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