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DA51 OFZ

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,676 mi
Last recorded163,676 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 OFZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 163,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 holes (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 holes (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side of chassis by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2024 159,080 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres only just legal recommend replaced ASAP!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 159,071 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed within12" of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front and rear mounting/chassis corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 151,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 151,741 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 145,020 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 138,203 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 128,922 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 121,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,076 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 111,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 105,898 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight weep from g/box

Fail 24 Mar 2015 105,897 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight weep from g/box

Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,017 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 89,853 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

sight play in steering

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,194 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 84,194 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,865 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,865 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,476 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 56,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,078 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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DA51 OFZ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 DA51 OFZ, 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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DA51 OFZ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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