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CN52 VZB

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 VZB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 124,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 122,589 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 121,089 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Mar 2023 119,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 117,786 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear shock casings corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 114,528 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 112,477 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight brake bind n/s front

Fail 26 Mar 2020 112,477 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight brake bind n/s front

Fail 20 Feb 2020 112,468 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,460 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,041 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight bind from n/s/f wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2016 100,391 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 100,391 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,029 miles

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

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

mounting strap around exhaust box broken system still supported

Fail 28 Jan 2014 93,027 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

mounting strap around exhaust box broken system still supported

Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,128 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

osr tyre perrished

Fail 25 Feb 2013 90,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

osr tyre perrished

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,653 miles

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

slight brake bind to nearside front

Pass 27 Feb 2010 74,786 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 74,783 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,216 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 52,451 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,451 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 46,535 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 46,535 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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CN52 VZB is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN52 VZB, 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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CN52 VZB is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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