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FP02 AEW

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,218 mi
Last recorded119,218 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 AEW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 119,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 118,698 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,141 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 118,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,056 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 118,056 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,259 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 117,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,137 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,350 miles

1 of 4 exhaust mounts broken

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres side walls perished

front crossmember repaired/corroding

front number plate damaged just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

fuel cap damaged

os headlamp damaged,slightly loose recommend attention

rear brakes snatching slightly

rear fog lamp secured with cable tie

signs of coolant staining

slight play in steering idler ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2015 104,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

1 of 4 exhaust mounts broken

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres side walls perished

front crossmember repaired/corroding

front number plate damaged just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

fuel cap damaged

os headlamp damaged,slightly loose recommend attention

os leaf spring shackle bush worn RECOMMEND ATTENTION

rear brakes snatching slightly

rear fog lamp secured with cable tie

signs of coolant staining

slight play in steering idler ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,742 miles

anti roll bar link bushes perished.

front number plate damaged recomend attention.

front tie rod bar bushes perished.

fuel cap damaged.

n/s/front tyre perished.

n/s/rear tyre perished & getting close to legal limit on 2mm.

o/s headlamp glass damaged & condensation in side.

o/s/front tyre destorted & perished.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 99,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

anti roll bar link bushes perished.

front brake pads low.

front number plate damaged recomend attention.

front tie rod bar bushes perished.

fuel cap damaged.

n/s/front tyre perished.

n/s/rear tyre perished & getting close to legal limit on 2mm.

o/s headlamp glass damaged & condensation in side.

o/s/front tyre destorted & perished.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,504 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken recommend attention

front number plate damaged,recommend replacement

os headlamp lamp slightly loose,lens damaged,water and condensation in lamp beam pattern poor recommend attention

osr tyre worn on inner edge/nail in tyre,spare tyre bald

rear loading door secured by 1 of 2 latchs,handle faulty

signs of corrosion front crossmember

Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,485 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken recommend attention

front brake pads seem low

front number plate damaged,recommend replacement

os headlamp lamp slightly loose,lens damaged,water and condensation in lamp beam pattern poor recommend attention

osr tyre worn on inner edge/nail in tyre,spare tyre bald

rear brakes snatching slightly

rear loading door secured by 1 of 2 latchs,handle faulty

signs of corrosion front crossmember

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,045 miles

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

front number plate damaged; rear number plate dirty

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate damaged; rear number plate dirty

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,674 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

N/S Washer Jet Poor--Wipers Smearing

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

O/S Headlamp Damaged--Condensation Within Lens- Poor Beam Patten

O/S/f Brake Binding Slightly

Rear Leaf Springs Corroding--Mount Bushes Soft

Spare Tyre Defective

Fail 24 Mar 2011 83,672 miles

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

Front Number Plate Damaged

N/S Washer Jet Poor--Wipers Smearing

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

O/S Headlamp Damaged--Condensation Within Lens- Poor Beam Patten

O/S/f Brake Binding Slightly

Rear Leaf Springs Corroding--Mount Bushes Soft

Spare Tyre Defective

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,787 miles

Both Front Tie-Bar Forward Bushes Perishing Slightly

Both O/S Front & Rear Tyres Only Just Legal--Recommend Replacement

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

Front Number Plate Damaged

O/S/F Inner Tyre Wall Slightly Damaged

Rear Number Plate Dirty

Stone Chips In O/S Headlamp Lens

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,253 miles

number plate lamps slightly dim

Fail 19 Mar 2009 73,182 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

number plate lamps slightly dim

Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,897 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

both front tyres just legal

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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FP02 AEW is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FP02 AEW, 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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FP02 AEW is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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