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AP52 YKZ

2002 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YKZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,393 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 79,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating / damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads and inner sidewall, tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 70,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,521 miles

Bolt missing on CAT to silencer joint

Fail 16 Jun 2017 67,521 miles

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

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

Bolt missing on CAT to silencer joint

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,283 miles

fuel pipes at front corroded

slight exhaust blow in middle due to bolt missing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,848 miles

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

front tyre inner edges worn

slight exhaust blow

Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,929 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,293 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 58,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,175 miles

exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2011 50,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,661 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2010 48,482 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 43,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,133 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,362 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 25,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2006 14,699 miles

mid exhaust bracket rusted

Pass 3 Dec 2005 10,064 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 YKZ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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