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AM52 LLR

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,493 mi
Last recorded183,493 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 LLR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 183,493 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 183,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 183,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside play in steering idler bushes, attention strongly recommended

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 183,249 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside play in steering idler bushes, attention strongly recommended

Pass 22 Jun 2024 180,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside steering idler bushes worn

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 180,738 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside steering idler bushes worn

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 179,179 miles

Rear Tailgate held with non-standard fixings but still secure.

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

General body damage

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 179,179 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

General body damage

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tailgate held with non-standard fixings but still secure.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 176,709 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 176,633 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 172,953 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 172,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 165,426 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 152,316 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 152,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 139,365 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 139,345 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,486 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 127,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,612 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced renewal recommended (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 113,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced renewal recommended (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,058 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,325 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,628 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 80,540 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,523 miles

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 24 Nov 2010 65,818 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,805 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 57,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,217 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,889 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,277 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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AM52 LLR is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AM52 LLR, 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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What year was AM52 LLR registered?

AM52 LLR is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is AM52 LLR safe to buy?

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