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FN02 AXP

2002 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,520 mi
Last recorded186,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 AXP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 186,520 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 185,734 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 184,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 182,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 175,990 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 165,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 165,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 164,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 163,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 159,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 155,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 151,010 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 145,627 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,250 miles

both front tyres cracked on the side walls

Fail 18 Oct 2013 139,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres cracked on the side walls

Pass 1 May 2012 126,075 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 126,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 117,617 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 117,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 107,452 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 107,452 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,663 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,396 miles

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

o/s rear fog

Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,755 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,795 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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FN02 AXP is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN02 AXP, 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 FN02 AXP registered?

FN02 AXP is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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