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DS02 VRM

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,470 mi
Last recorded69,470 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 VRM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 69,470 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 68,025 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,406 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,578 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,951 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,878 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,323 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 52,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,253 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 44,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,829 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,364 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,171 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,308 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 VRM is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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