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AJ02 MUO

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,025 mi
Last recorded180,025 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 MUO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 180,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 177,820 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 174,352 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 171,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 169,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 151,744 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 145,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 141,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 136,460 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 136,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 129,398 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 129,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 122,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,456 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 116,924 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 111,466 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 111,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 106,549 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 101,034 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 101,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 87,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 73,205 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 61,183 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 MUO is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red 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 MUO, 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 MUO is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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