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AJ52 GCU

2002 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,913 mi
Last recorded80,913 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GCU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 80,913 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,658 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,485 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Single pipe at accumulator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,186 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Strap round back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,539 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 74,537 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,142 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear eye (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,216 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,143 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 66,953 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,659 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,978 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 60,978 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,646 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,526 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,234 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,518 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 19,912 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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AJ52 GCU is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AJ52 GCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ52 GCU registered?

AJ52 GCU is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is AJ52 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 GCU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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