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AX51 NHC

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,760 mi
Last recorded168,760 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 NHC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 168,760 miles

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

Offside Front wing rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 168,760 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front wing rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 162,912 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 159,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 153,948 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 149,222 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 144,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 140,452 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 135,613 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 130,308 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,246 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 123,246 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 113,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,779 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 101,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 86,546 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,139 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,795 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,569 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 54,687 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 47,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,221 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 NHC is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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