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AJ02 SZN

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,696 mi
Last recorded166,696 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 166,696 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 166,696 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing front pin retaining bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced load bed close to front attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2025 166,684 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired buck mounts rotten (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired buck mount rotten (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 165,293 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 165,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 162,683 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 162,680 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brighter than stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure after front wheel (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 159,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 May 2021 156,273 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 156,273 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 152,958 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 146,645 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion/deterioration to chassis and underside

Fail 24 Apr 2019 146,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion/deterioration to chassis and underside

Pass 25 Apr 2018 141,707 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 135,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 128,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 119,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,833 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,133 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 104,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,851 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 28 Apr 2011 92,851 miles

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

Offside and nearside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,023 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 87,023 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,293 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 79,290 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 37,603 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 SZN is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ02 SZN, 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 SZN is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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