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AX51 GZR

2002 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,003 mi
Last recorded157,003 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 GZR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 157,003 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 156,977 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 156,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 155,557 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 155,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 153,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 148,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 146,566 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 145,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 141,900 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 141,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 139,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 137,034 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2013 137,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2012 133,940 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 133,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 128,310 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 125,028 miles

nsr tyre wearing low

play in both steering idlers

Pass 17 Apr 2009 123,416 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 123,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 121,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 121,069 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 116,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,572 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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AX51 GZR is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Green 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 AX51 GZR, 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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AX51 GZR is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 February 2002.

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