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ET02 VPX

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,804 mi
Last recorded211,804 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 VPX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 211,804 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis heavily corroded and plated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front body crossmember corrode and holed outside areas

Front bump stops missing

Front flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear dif housing corroded

Rear pickup body valance badly corroded and holed

fuel pipes corroded

middle chassis crossmember corroded and holed out side areas

Fail 14 Jun 2018 211,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis heavily corroded and plated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front body crossmember corrode and holed outside areas

Front bump stops missing

Front flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear dif housing corroded

Rear pickup body valance badly corroded and holed

fuel pipes corroded

middle chassis crossmember corroded and holed out side areas

Pass 17 Dec 2015 211,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 211,518 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 210,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 208,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 208,416 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 203,944 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 203,929 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 199,966 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

play in steering arms

Fail 10 Nov 2010 199,966 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

play in steering arms

Pass 21 Sep 2009 179,801 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 179,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2008 149,643 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 149,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 116,956 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 87,193 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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ET02 VPX is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ET02 VPX, 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 ET02 VPX registered?

ET02 VPX is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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