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EA02 XSL

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,560 mi
Last recorded169,560 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 169,560 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 167,319 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2018 165,214 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 163,201 miles

front number plate cracked to limit

n/s handbrake down on performance

Pass 28 Jul 2016 160,228 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2015 154,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 150,859 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 150,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 142,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 137,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 132,719 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 132,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 118,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 100,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 100,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 83,513 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,423 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 66,096 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,429 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 53,429 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XSL 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 EA02 XSL, 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 XSL is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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