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BU02 ZGW

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,707 mi
Last recorded143,707 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 143,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 142,845 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,663 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,198 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components suffering from heavy corrosion and deterioration

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 131,061 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 128,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 125,322 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Floor pan around o/s/f body mount point showing some corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipes leading to flex pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rubber suspension and steering components are showing some wear and deterioration

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 125,294 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear axle metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake compensator metal link pipe n/s/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value recorded 0.69 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear tail pipe mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r chassis rail (mid to rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Floor pan around o/s/f body mount point showing some corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipes leading to flex pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rubber suspension and steering components are showing some wear and deterioration

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,441 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres are worn down to 3.0mm

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear mid to rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake steering and suspension components are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Fail 25 Jan 2019 122,427 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mounting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear tyres are worn down to 3.0mm

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear mid to rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake steering and suspension components are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Pass 29 Jan 2018 120,026 miles

Central exhaust lamp broken buy system still supported

Front both headlamps deteriorated but light output is not severely reduced

Front both wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 115,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 110,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,527 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 106,031 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 1 Feb 2014 100,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 91,075 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 79,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,251 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,363 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,748 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 28,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 19,739 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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BU02 ZGW 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 BU02 ZGW, 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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BU02 ZGW is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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