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EA52 LHX

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 LHX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,259 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General Underside Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,033 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre flat

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion

Central Rear Spare tyre damaged cut in wall

Fail 17 Jan 2025 117,021 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (205/75/14 C) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both ( 205/75/14 C ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Spare tyre flat

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion

Central Rear Spare tyre damaged cut in wall

Pass 6 Feb 2024 115,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,161 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 113,191 miles

coolant leak front

exhaust blow center pipe

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,200 miles

corrosion under and around vehicle

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,286 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

chip on windscreen zone a less than 10mm

general corrosion under vehicle

leak from rear diff

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2019 109,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

chip on windscreen zone a less than 10mm

general corrosion under vehicle

leak from rear diff

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,454 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 107,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 107,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 106,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,375 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 104,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,866 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 98,682 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,667 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 77,060 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,153 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 47,969 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 47,969 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f indicator insecure but unlikely to fall out

Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,657 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,879 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,029 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 LHX is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHX, 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 LHX is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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