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EO52 VFV

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,623 mi
Last recorded143,623 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 143,623 miles

Underside has slight corrosion and has undergone various welding

Pass 8 Jun 2018 149,046 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of chassis due to undertrays fittd

Vehicle has undergone extensive welding

Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,406 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 142,406 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 139,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 139,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 137,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 137,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 131,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2014 131,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,655 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,933 miles

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Fail 12 Feb 2011 95,931 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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Pass 19 Nov 2009 91,955 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)

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 26 Nov 2008 88,052 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

slight play n/s steering idler arm.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 88,040 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play n/s steering idler arm.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 85,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,799 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 78,446 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 78,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 71,057 miles

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

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)

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 VFV is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO52 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

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

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