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AV52 DTU

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,205 mi
Last recorded35,205 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DTU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 35,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 34,686 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,566 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 32,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,067 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 30,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 29,486 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 28,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 28,157 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,530 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 25,640 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,035 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 22,147 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,858 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,627 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,074 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 15,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,884 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 13,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

both front brakes binding slightly

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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AV52 DTU 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 95.2%.

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 AV52 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV52 DTU?

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What year was AV52 DTU registered?

AV52 DTU is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is AV52 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 DTU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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