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DS02 VUW

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

320,170 mi
Last recorded320,170 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 320,170 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Old Brake pipes disconnected and not in use under bonnet

There is evidence ABS was once fitted to rear axle and osf Hub but no evidence on body or under bonnet

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 320,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear Shaft Middle UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear Shaft Fwd UJ (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Old Brake pipes disconnected and not in use under bonnet

There is evidence ABS was once fitted to rear axle and osf Hub but no evidence on body or under bonnet

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 295,865 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 277,922 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 277,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 263,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 263,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 231,866 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 231,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 210,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 198,339 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 187,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 173,655 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 160,066 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 146,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 141,269 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 133,218 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 108,410 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2007 108,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 86,510 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 VUW 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 75%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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