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AP51 SDV

2002 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,514 mi
Last recorded177,514 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 SDV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 177,514 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 177,514 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 177,476 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 170,145 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 170,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 170,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket (7.1.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s cross member and end sections (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis beside tank (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s near rear spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.5a)

Ball joint has slight play all front steering joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2016 161,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play in steering arm

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering arm

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 155,622 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 155,569 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 148,593 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 145,235 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 145,235 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)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 142,057 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 130,290 miles

Alternater belt a little slack

Centre exhaust braket broken but exhaust still secure

Front to rear & rear axle brake pipes heavily corroded but pitted to excess

Headlamps aimaed at bottom of tolerance

O/s headlamp beal is not sharply defined but not dazzling other road users

O/s mirror cracked but view still adequate

Pass 22 Jan 2010 116,481 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 116,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bellypan fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 103,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 103,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,469 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 90,469 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 76,315 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 76,315 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,593 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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AP51 SDV is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AP51 SDV, 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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AP51 SDV is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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