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AO52 VFB

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VFB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,523 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 128,517 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,899 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 114,899 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,917 miles

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

Offside Wing mirror secured with tape

Fail 6 Apr 2016 112,917 miles

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

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

Offside Wing mirror secured with tape

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,349 miles

both rear (205/75/14C) Tyres worn close to the legal limit

offside mirror secured with tape

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,130 miles

both rear (205/75/14C) Tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,645 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 81,945 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside head lamp lens damaged

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

Rear fog light secured with a cable tie

Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside head lamp lens damaged

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

Rear fog light secured with a cable tie

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,233 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 56,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,722 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,696 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,696 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,835 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 31,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,775 miles

front registration plate cracked

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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AO52 VFB is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO52 VFB, 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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AO52 VFB is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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