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EG02 MLX

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,251 mi
Last recorded188,251 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 MLX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 188,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 174,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 170,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipes corroded

under side corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 167,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear small corroaded hole in load buck

Pass 26 Jul 2018 162,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 158,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 153,417 miles

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

some wear edges of rear tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2015 148,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 145,261 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 137,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 137,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,430 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 132,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 126,884 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 122,036 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 122,036 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 118,100 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 113,549 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 113,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2007 108,637 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 95,557 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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EG02 MLX is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EG02 MLX, 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 EG02 MLX registered?

EG02 MLX is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is EG02 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 MLX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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