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EO52 VFR

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,896 mi
Last recorded183,896 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 VFR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 183,896 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 183,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2023 183,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 167,296 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 167,223 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 158,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 145,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear axle end float 5mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear axle end float 5mm

Fail 5 Apr 2019 145,269 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 132,025 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 132,025 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 129,409 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 119,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 116,504 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 113,289 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 109,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 107,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 89,585 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 89,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,323 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 68,698 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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EO52 VFR is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EO52 VFR, 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 EO52 VFR registered?

EO52 VFR is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for EO52 VFR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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