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AU02 NKZ

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,893 mi
Last recorded181,893 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 181,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 180,801 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 180,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 179,914 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 178,310 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 176,436 miles

underbody/chassis repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jan 2019 175,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 170,989 miles

both front floors corroded

chassis corroded

front cross member corroded

n/s/f shock absorber bushes worn

play in steering joints

Fail 22 Jan 2018 170,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front floors corroded

chassis corroded

front cross member corroded

n/s/f shock absorber bushes worn

play in steering joints

Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,352 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 162,350 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 153,808 miles

nsr tyre on 2mm

Fail 19 Jan 2016 153,806 miles

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

nsr tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Jan 2015 148,691 miles

both front cv boots perished

center exhaust hanger broken

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 148,691 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

both front cv boots perished

brake pipes across rear axle corroded

center exhaust hanger broken

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 147,556 miles

brake pipes too and from compensator corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 144,946 miles

brake pipes at the rear corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 141,782 miles

intercooler leaking oil

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 4 Mar 2011 139,302 miles

front to rear pipes and supplies to front flexys starting to corrode. outer c.v boots perished. oil cooler damp with oil.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 137,306 miles

front brake disks in poor condition on inner sides

supply pipes to both front brake flexys starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2009 134,291 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 130,676 miles

Advise front tyres bald on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2007 121,626 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 100,211 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 100,211 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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 NKZ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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The MOT history for AU02 NKZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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