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DS02 VPG

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,409 mi
Last recorded173,409 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 VPG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 173,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 173,407 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 172,549 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 168,328 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 164,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2014 164,624 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2012 160,375 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock sbsorbers bushes worn

rear tyres on 3.5mm

tow bar socket fault on wiring

washer jet inop n/s/front

Pass 18 Mar 2011 152,705 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corrosion front to rears

load valve to flexy brake pipe corrosion

o/s/rear brake pipe corrosion

play in o/s/front hub

Fail 9 Mar 2011 152,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corrosion front to rears

load valve to flexy brake pipe corrosion

o/s/rear brake pipe corrosion

play in o/s/front hub

Pass 5 Mar 2010 145,797 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter has pinhole

Pass 23 Mar 2009 132,868 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 132,867 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 116,551 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,746 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 88,416 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 88,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 72,646 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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DS02 VPG is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS02 VPG, 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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DS02 VPG is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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