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FN02 ZFR

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,666 mi
Last recorded149,666 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 ZFR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 149,666 miles

Age related corrosion under vehicle front to rear and front suspension arms

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one side to the other (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 149,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related corrosion under vehicle front to rear and front suspension arms

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one side to the other (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 147,325 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

general corsion under vehicle due to age mainly at rear

Fail 5 Mar 2020 147,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

general corsion under vehicle due to age mainly at rear

Pass 1 Mar 2019 140,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 140,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 133,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

windscreen cracked along bottom edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,418 miles

Oil leak ()

screen damaged but not in swept area

Fail 31 Jan 2017 125,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

screen damaged but not in swept area

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,743 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2016 119,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,077 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2015 116,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2010 113,854 miles

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

Crack across bottom of screen

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 113,854 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Crack across bottom of screen

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 104,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 76,554 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,204 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 ZFR is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN02 ZFR, 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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FN02 ZFR is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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