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EA52 OVX

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

144,679 mi
Last recorded144,679 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 144,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 143,260 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 143,253 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 142,207 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 142,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 141,654 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underbody covered in protective wax

Fail 7 Sep 2022 141,647 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LEDS fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underbody covered in protective wax

Pass 15 Dec 2020 138,610 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 138,429 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 137,056 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 137,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 134,578 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 131,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 131,194 miles

play in steering system

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2016 131,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering system

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,641 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 129,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 127,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 117,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 116,998 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 107,288 miles

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

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 107,288 miles

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2011 107,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

both rear shocks have a slight misting of oil

corrosion under vehicle

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

rear silencer mount broken

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 92,170 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 92,077 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 78,594 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 OVX is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EA52 OVX, 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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What year was EA52 OVX registered?

EA52 OVX is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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