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EJ02 GZH

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

189,831 mi
Last recorded189,831 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 GZH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 189,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 189,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch not welded properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 189,762 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread parcialy obstructed by bull bar (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure mounts corroded badly (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure mount corroded badly (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear body tub corroded

Rear rear chassis at tow bar mountings and spring mountings corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 187,626 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 187,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe on rear axle (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 185,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 185,312 miles

Rear Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 182,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 180,017 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 180,002 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 172,063 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 172,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 168,978 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 168,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 160,958 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

Fail 2 Sep 2010 160,958 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 154,028 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 154,028 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 135,285 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 135,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 115,829 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 115,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 81,913 miles

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

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

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

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 GZH is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 EJ02 GZH, 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 GZH is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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