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AU02 VVE

2002 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,922 mi
Last recorded157,922 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VVE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 157,922 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis both sides. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 157,922 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis both sides. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 157,922 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 May 2017 157,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in many areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner and outer in many areas (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

engine emits a lot of blue smoke but passed emission test

rear chassis very corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 150,776 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 150,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 144,581 miles

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 12 Jun 2015 144,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

oil level low

Pass 21 Jun 2014 137,597 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 137,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 136,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 128,081 miles

Nearside front bump stop is missing

Fail 26 Feb 2013 128,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front bump stop is missing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 115,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brakes binding slightly

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 107,233 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 107,128 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 95,226 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,056 miles

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

Slight play in steering box.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 84,056 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,196 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 73,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,443 miles

slight play in steering linkages †offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge †minor leak of exhaust gasses from cente section

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,571 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to rust

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 VVE is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Silver 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 AU02 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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