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AU02 GVZ

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,267 mi
Last recorded124,267 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,267 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 124,267 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 110,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 110,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,298 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front outer CV boots starting to perish

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wiring loose in cab

Fail 22 Nov 2012 102,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front outer CV boots starting to perish

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wiring loose in cab

Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,478 miles

Damage to OS of vehicle

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Damage to OS of vehicle

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,810 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 66,810 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,206 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,206 miles

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

w/blades split on ends

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,583 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,599 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,844 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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AU02 GVZ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU02 GVZ, 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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What year was AU02 GVZ registered?

AU02 GVZ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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