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EA52 LHG

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,986 mi
Last recorded137,986 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 LHG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 137,986 miles

general slight corrosion to body and components

Pass 7 Feb 2024 133,316 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2023 131,444 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 130,578 miles

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material numerous front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2019 125,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 122,279 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 122,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion front floor areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 113,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion front floor areas (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,819 miles

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

numerous rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,743 miles

Both O/S tyres perrishing

O/S/R outer door handle slightly damaged

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

Various rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,110 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 93,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 85,391 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2009 85,391 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,273 miles

rear tyres close to limit in centre of tread

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,153 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 69,153 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2006 58,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2006 58,705 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,820 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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EA52 LHG is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA52 LHG, 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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EA52 LHG is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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