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DY52 OVU

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,756 mi
Last recorded156,756 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OVU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 156,756 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 156,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear fuel tank support cross member badly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 147,654 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank cross member support chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 147,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank cross member support chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 141,522 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 141,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 134,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre badly worn out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2021 126,211 miles

Offside Front corrosion inside wheel arch

Fail 6 Sep 2021 126,211 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion inside wheel arch

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,217 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 117,216 miles

Central Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury tailgate (6.2.1 (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))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted back plate insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,709 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 107,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,564 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 97,564 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,928 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 90,920 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (next to fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,705 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis and panels

Damage to offside front indicator unit

Fail 7 Sep 2015 82,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Towbar component excessively corroded wiring bracket for socket (6.6.1)

Corrosion to rear chassis and panels

Damage to offside front indicator unit

Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 78,582 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,188 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,188 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,211 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre flat , valve faulty

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,674 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 66,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,245 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

O/S/F tyre 2mm tread depth & nail in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,687 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,345 miles

N/S/R tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 22 Sep 2008 47,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,781 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 28,059 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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DY52 OVU is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY52 OVU, 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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DY52 OVU is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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