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CU52 WZJ

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

56,669 mi
Last recorded56,669 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 WZJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 56,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 55,979 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 55,324 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring shackle mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring shackle mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,458 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 54,438 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Noise from engine when raising revs. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x from load sensing valve to front. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear flexi to load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front leaf spring mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 53,671 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 53,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,096 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 53,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,891 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,573 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 43,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 43,072 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 43,072 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 42,090 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 41,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,529 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 40,529 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 39,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,282 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 38,282 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2007 35,520 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 35,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,520 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,768 miles

fitted ladder rack

Fail 1 Nov 2005 29,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fitted ladder rack

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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CU52 WZJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CU52 WZJ, 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 CU52 WZJ registered?

CU52 WZJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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