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AP02 RNJ

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,608 mi
Last recorded132,608 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 RNJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,608 miles

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

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

both front and rear offside tyre cracked but not tho to cords

Fail 29 Aug 2014 132,608 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

both front and rear offside tyre cracked but not tho to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2013 126,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2013 126,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2012 118,883 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Oil close to minimum

Oil leak

Towing electrics adversly affected

Fail 11 May 2012 118,854 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Oil close to minimum

Oil leak

Towing electrics adversly affected

Pass 11 May 2011 113,802 miles

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

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

slight play front diff

Fail 4 May 2011 113,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight play front diff

Fail 30 Apr 2010 109,654 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on eged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 109,654 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on eged

Pass 8 May 2008 100,529 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 89,833 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 89,833 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,271 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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AP02 RNJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP02 RNJ, 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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AP02 RNJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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