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AP52 AVB

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

65,127 mi
Last recorded65,127 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 AVB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,127 miles

Chassis corroded in many area's

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear leaf spring front mounting points are heavily corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 65,127 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded in many area's

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear leaf spring front mounting points are heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,875 miles

OSF bump stop missing

tow bar and chassis corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,086 miles

chassis corroded in places

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 26 Nov 2018 62,902 miles

chassis corroded

front wings corroded

osf bump stop missing

Fail 26 Nov 2018 62,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger broken

osf bump stop missing

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,980 miles

chassis corroded in places

front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,856 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,849 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,438 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 59,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 57,145 miles

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 53,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,377 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 51,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,348 miles

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

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

brake and suspension parts rusty

n/s/r s/absorber cover corroded

small chips in screen

Fail 5 Dec 2011 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

brake and suspension parts rusty

n/s/r s/absorber cover corroded

small chips in screen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,852 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 43,852 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,797 miles

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

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2009 38,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,368 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,959 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 22,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 18,255 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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AP52 AVB is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AP52 AVB, 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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AP52 AVB is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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