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DS52 BXU

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,173 mi
Last recorded185,173 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BXU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 185,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering idler arm ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 185,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering idler arm ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 182,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 168,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

heavy corrosion developing to many areas of vehicle chassis

Fail 21 May 2019 168,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

heavy corrosion developing to many areas of vehicle chassis

Pass 11 May 2018 159,732 miles

Nearside Front body mount in a poor rusty condition

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 11 May 2018 159,732 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front body mount in a poor rusty condition

Pass 6 Jun 2017 152,195 miles

Chassis / body mountings corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch front area, body excessively corroded, not load bearing

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 140,309 miles

n/s/f lower shocker bush split

rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,366 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake pipe slightly pitted

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake pipe slightly pitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 125,237 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly pitted

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

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly pitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 113,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 106,220 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 106,220 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,873 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 90,585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,871 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 56,433 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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DS52 BXU is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red 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 DS52 BXU, 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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DS52 BXU is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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