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AR51 NLY

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

198,282 mi
Last recorded198,282 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 NLY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 198,282 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 197,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 191,161 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 191,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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 7 Jan 2016 178,208 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 178,208 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 161,939 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 161,939 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 155,035 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 155,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 147,306 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 147,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 137,435 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 137,386 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 127,697 miles

tailgate not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2010 127,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tailgate not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2009 100,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S mirror small crack which does not effect view to rear.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,873 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 70,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 70,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,088 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 63,838 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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AR51 NLY is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 AR51 NLY, 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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AR51 NLY is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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