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DV51 WGJ

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,850 mi
Last recorded118,850 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WGJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 118,850 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 118,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 106,823 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 106,823 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X 2 ( above fuel tank ) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2016 106,317 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

front and rear plates marked

under body rust

Pass 19 Feb 2015 106,268 miles

exh strap corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,089 miles

centre exh bracket corroded

front disc rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2013 105,842 miles

centre exh bracket broken

front disc rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2012 105,554 miles

middle exhaust strap broken

Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,971 miles

exhaust clamp broken

n/s/f lamp cracked

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2010 102,939 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 102,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,366 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 87,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 64,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,470 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 55,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DV51 WGJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV51 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV51 WGJ registered?

DV51 WGJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is DV51 WGJ safe to buy?

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