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AJ02 HGL

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

174,443 mi
Last recorded174,443 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HGL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 174,443 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front most spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 172,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 165,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 165,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 159,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 154,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 150,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 141,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 133,839 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 122,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,167 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,490 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,490 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

The nearside front brake is binding on slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight brake bind on the nearside front.

Pass 30 May 2012 95,412 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

slight play n/s/f front wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2011 89,046 miles

Some rust on several metal brake pipes, Will require attention soon.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,132 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly unevenly warn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,388 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 75,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,012 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 65,907 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 49,130 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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AJ02 HGL is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AJ02 HGL, 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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AJ02 HGL is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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