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AO02 ZDR

2002 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

79,781 mi
Last recorded79,781 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ZDR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 79,781 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,467 miles

general corrosion under side

Fail 19 Mar 2022 78,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion under side

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,337 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 75,094 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe incomplete (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,283 miles

Corrosion to front-cross member

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 73,283 miles

Corrosion to front-cross member

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,762 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 65,863 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,805 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

all tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

all tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,712 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres and both rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,956 miles

all 4 tyres are perished

Fail 16 Jun 2015 54,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 22 May 2014 52,746 miles

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

front and rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust mounting bracket poor

Fail 22 May 2014 52,745 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust mounting bracket poor

Pass 29 May 2013 50,318 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 31 May 2012 47,708 miles

all tyres slightly cracking on outside of tread

grease on offside front inner driveshaft gaiter

Fail 31 May 2012 47,707 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly cracking on outside of tread

grease on offside front inner driveshaft gaiter

Fail 20 May 2011 45,131 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust metal bracket becoming poor

Pass 20 May 2011 45,131 miles

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

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

rear exhaust metal bracket becoming poor

Pass 21 May 2010 42,013 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 42,011 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

aux drive belts noisey

Pass 29 May 2009 38,849 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,434 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,464 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 27,655 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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AO02 ZDR is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AO02 ZDR, 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 ZDR is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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