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AO02 YBX

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,406 mi
Last recorded219,406 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 YBX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 219,406 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 219,404 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 215,292 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 215,292 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 1 ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 211,196 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 211,196 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 205,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 197,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 192,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 189,551 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 189,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 182,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 177,941 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 177,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking steel brake burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 171,246 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 171,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 165,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,367 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 121,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 156,113 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 156,111 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 May 2013 146,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2013 146,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 135,817 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 135,817 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 121,121 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 121,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 109,053 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 109,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2009 97,289 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 97,262 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 83,164 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2007 69,781 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 69,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 56,896 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroding

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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AO02 YBX is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO02 YBX, 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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AO02 YBX is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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