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EK02 AZR

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,080 mi
Last recorded160,080 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 AZR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 160,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels\tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 160,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no number plate lights (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels\tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 157,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top & bottom (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top & bottom (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 152,225 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 149,875 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded weeping slightly ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 143,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

intermediate drop arm bearings worn

Fail 11 Feb 2022 143,304 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

intermediate drop arm bearings worn

Pass 11 Feb 2021 132,541 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test owner removed light mounted on top of bonnet (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Upper sticker. on screen but not impeding drivers view of road

reg plate lights coulor

Fail 11 Feb 2021 132,541 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test owner removed light mounted on top of bonnet (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Upper sticker. on screen but not impeding drivers view of road

reg plate lights coulor

Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front tyre cracking between treads

Fail 30 Jul 2019 125,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 14 Jun 2018 122,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 122,340 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip bigger than 10cm in drivers view (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 116,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 116,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 115,614 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 115,603 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 103,223 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 103,223 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,737 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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 71,024 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 63,501 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 63,379 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,177 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 56,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine low to excess

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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EK02 AZR is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EK02 AZR, 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 EK02 AZR registered?

EK02 AZR is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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