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AY52 BYJ

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,916 mi
Last recorded157,916 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 157,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,502 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 150,481 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 143,208 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 143,208 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 143,195 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 138,122 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch. buck. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,590 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 135,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,708 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,404 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,136 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,336 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

both front tyres are badly perished

exhaust frontpipe and cat are corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,220 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,007 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,791 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 57,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,160 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 32,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 24,774 miles

slight oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 19 Dec 2005 24,774 miles

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

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 BYJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BYJ, 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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AY52 BYJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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