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CN02 UDJ

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,932 mi
Last recorded194,932 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 UDJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 194,932 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear all welded repairs covered by underseal

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both sides with most suspension components showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 194,771 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both sides with most suspension components showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 184,315 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle including suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 183,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Split pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion throughout vehicle including suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 171,141 miles

Front Both Tyres close to 10 years old

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

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

Rear Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Load area panels corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 170,176 miles

Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2023 161,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

body panels corroded and taped over

corrosion in various places

nearside front indicator lense damaged

tail gate corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 161,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

body panels corroded and taped over

corrosion in various places

nearside front indicator lense damaged

tail gate corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 161,204 miles

nearside front indicator damaged

corrosion in various places

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2019 160,531 miles

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

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

corrosion in various places

Fail 2 Dec 2019 160,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corroiosn in various places

Pass 19 Oct 2017 157,229 miles

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

corroison in various places

main metal brake pipes corroded

water leak

Fail 17 Oct 2017 157,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/75r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

corroison in various places

main metal brake pipes corroded

water leak

Pass 22 Sep 2016 150,668 miles

corrosion in various places

main metal brake pipes corroded

neaside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear diff leaking

Pass 22 May 2015 146,573 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front CV gater cracking

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear shock damp

rear cross axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 145,040 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

corrsoion in various places

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 30 May 2013 138,583 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front cv gaitor heavily cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2012 131,830 miles

battery insecure

both front metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in various places

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

play in offside inner drag link

Fail 29 Feb 2012 131,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery insecure

both fornt metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in various places

play in offside inner drag link

Pass 28 Jan 2011 123,808 miles

main metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 114,023 miles

marks on car

Fail 19 Feb 2010 114,023 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

marks on car

Pass 26 Feb 2009 104,828 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 85,293 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,463 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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CN02 UDJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN02 UDJ, 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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CN02 UDJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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