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AY52 BUU

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,106 mi
Last recorded91,106 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BUU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 91,106 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,882 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 84,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 81,932 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,056 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,455 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 77,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,468 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 70,715 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 70,715 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,518 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 61,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,822 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,279 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of centre exhaust support clamp

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,991 miles

condition of centre exhaust support clamp

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,649 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,196 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,988 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,980 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,681 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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AY52 BUU is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AY52 BUU, 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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What year was AY52 BUU registered?

AY52 BUU is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is AY52 BUU safe to buy?

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