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EF02 WXV

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,001 mi
Last recorded159,001 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 WXV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 159,001 miles

Both front lower floor pans corroded

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 155,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 145,138 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 138,894 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 130,871 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,094 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 114,093 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,408 miles

Nearside Front floorpan has slight corrosion

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both side bushes slight splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,672 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 104,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,444 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,003 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,186 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,192 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,598 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 81,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,525 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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EF02 WXV is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EF02 WXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF02 WXV registered?

EF02 WXV is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is EF02 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 WXV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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