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EJ02 GWZ

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,718 mi
Last recorded212,718 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 212,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 212,602 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 208,172 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 202,692 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 195,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 195,984 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 180,597 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 180,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 169,359 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 158,588 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 149,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 135,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 116,155 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 100,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 66,746 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 66,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 34,139 miles

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

front brakes look low

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 GWZ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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