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EA02 EKL

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

138,145 mi
Last recorded138,145 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 EKL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 138,145 miles

All underneath and brake pipes covered in underseal

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti roll bar main bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to slightly perish (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced stop lamp lens fading slightly (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 137,737 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 137,735 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracked and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 137,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,559 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 135,935 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 135,373 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting rubber broken, system still secure . (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 135,359 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting rubber broken, system still secure . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 135,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 135,236 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,047 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,457 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 134,457 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 133,328 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 133,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 131,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 131,235 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 125,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,024 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 90,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,678 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,410 miles

Offside door mirror cracked but view not affected.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded. Exhaust still secure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,410 miles

Offside door mirror cracked but view not affected.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded. Exhaust still secure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,942 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 65,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,296 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 56,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,197 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge but not to excess.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 28,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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EA02 EKL is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 EA02 EKL, 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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EA02 EKL is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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