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EK02 OWU

2002 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,404 mi
Last recorded192,404 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 OWU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 192,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis ()

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

Spare tyre defective "flat" ()

Fail 16 Jan 2025 192,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis ()

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

Spare tyre defective "flat" ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 184,206 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jan 2024 184,056 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 173,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 163,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder zero tread size 235 / 70 x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt webbing Near Fail (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Tyre flat ()

underneath floor area has been welded and undersealed,both side of body mountings,also front cross member has been welded and undersealed both sides

Fail 6 Jan 2022 163,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross valance area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Idle arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area around body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect size tyre to other tyres (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area around body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder zero tread size 235 / 70 x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt webbing Near Fail (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Tyre flat ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 154,995 miles

engine oil filler cap missing

Fail 21 Jan 2021 154,995 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 20 Jan 2020 147,992 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on o/s/f mounting cross member

Fail 18 Jan 2020 147,991 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached both sides have broken links (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on o/s/f mounting cross member

Pass 15 Jan 2019 141,764 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under vehicle has been undersealed incl chassis,body mounts and brake pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 133,663 miles

Engine cover and undetrays fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 133,602 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 From the brake limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and undetrays fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 126,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing area /engine bay (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,515 miles

Engine tray and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 106,175 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,500 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,500 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 98,198 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,028 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 92,028 miles

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,435 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,530 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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EK02 OWU is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK02 OWU, 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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EK02 OWU is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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