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AP52 RAP

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,826 mi
Last recorded93,826 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 RAP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 93,826 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step mount/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor treated

Nearside Rear Chassis treated

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 91,732 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from cylinder both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from cylinder both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,526 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 87,488 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both above fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,054 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,131 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,109 miles

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

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel and inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (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))

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s near limit (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all suspension components rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear, centre and front exhaust mounts rusty or broken

Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,347 miles

Front Lower Radiator support / Cross member heavily corroded

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Both rear brake pipes and fuel lines corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 75,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Radiator support / Cross member heavily corroded

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Both rear brake pipes and fuel lines corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,170 miles

oil leak from rear diff

under side of car corroded

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front radiator support corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 69,170 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front radiator support corroded

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

under side of car corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,556 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,163 miles

Centre Front radiator support beam heavy corroded

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner inner cv joint covered in oil

during the test, battery went flat, possible battery fault

Fail 14 Sep 2016 62,163 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded towbar mounting near exhaust excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Centre Front radiator support beam heavy corroded

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner inner cv joint covered in oil

during the test, battery went flat, possible battery fault

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,702 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,458 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,458 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,843 miles

engine oil is on minimum level

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,699 miles

near side front brake sticking / binding

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,589 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 17,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RAP is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAP, 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 RAP is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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