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AU52 KJN

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,491 mi
Last recorded153,491 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KJN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 153,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 153,468 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ,30cm to shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tubular crossmember,30cm to rear shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis ,30cm to handbrake cable fixing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis ,30cm to rear equalizer valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, 30cm to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear window glass missing

floors and chassis generally corroded

front panel behind valance excessively corroded but not affecting any prescribed areas or body security

fuel tank guard corroded

rear springs worn and splaying

Pass 3 Aug 2019 149,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 142,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 142,185 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,111 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both rears (2.4.B.1c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,464 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both rears (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 118,843 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 118,750 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)

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)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 103,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 84,648 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 82,454 miles

check nearside front brake pads

Pass 25 May 2011 79,686 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 79,686 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 73,792 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 73,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,392 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 65,391 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,909 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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AU52 KJN is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU52 KJN, 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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AU52 KJN is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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