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EJ02 DZA

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 DZA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,047 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,381 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 104,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,160 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 103,315 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,803 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 100,349 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,100 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load compensating valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front floors slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 98,100 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load compensating valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front floors slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,193 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front fuel lines slightly corroded

front fuel lines slightly corroded

leaf springs bushes deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

Fail 31 May 2017 92,876 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front fuel lines slightly corroded

front fuel lines slightly corroded

leaf springs bushes deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded leading rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded leading rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,039 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 87,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,268 miles

advise rear exhaust box support clamp has corrosion

advise slight corrosion to n/s/f lower inner wheel arch

advise slight corrosion to o/s/f lower inner wheel arch

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 75,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,049 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,646 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 50,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,069 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 39,069 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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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EJ02 DZA is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ02 DZA, 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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EJ02 DZA is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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