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FM02 VSC

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,000 mi
Last recorded146,000 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VSC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 134,818 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 134,818 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 130,565 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 130,527 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 118,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 113,227 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light misting of fluid around steering box idler.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 113,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light misting of fluid around steering box idler.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 99,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,745 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 93,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2005 79,694 miles

both rear tyres very low ( 2mm)

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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FM02 VSC is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM02 VSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM02 VSC registered?

FM02 VSC is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is FM02 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 VSC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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