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EK52 XNJ

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,629 mi
Last recorded128,629 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 XNJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 128,629 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 128,629 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 128,627 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured from distance by rear bumper . (0.1 (b))

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 122,063 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 121,887 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 37 n/s 280 lock o/s (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,283 miles

All brake pipes coated in sealant

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

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

Vehicle underside coated in sealant

Fail 16 Feb 2023 116,270 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All brake pipes coated in sealant

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

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

Vehicle underside coated in sealant

Pass 14 Oct 2021 109,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Slight imbalance from rear service brake application, adjustment or repair may be required

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,653 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 95,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,456 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,013 miles

Slight imbalance from rear service brake application

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,714 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 235/75R15 Budget (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,662 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 49,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 36,982 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,060 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,370 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,856 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,520 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes are binding

Pass 4 Dec 2009 26,674 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,327 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,822 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,233 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 22,233 miles

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

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

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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EK52 XNJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EK52 XNJ, 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 EK52 XNJ registered?

EK52 XNJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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