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FV51 OYR

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,171 mi
Last recorded164,171 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 OYR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 164,171 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 164,068 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded by seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by rear spring mount and butt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill corroded by seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play center steering arm both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Jul 2024 161,621 miles

Chassis corroded and covered in under seal

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both sides upper ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 161,549 miles

Body component insecure pick up body component insecure mounts corroded both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by rear spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by mounts of rear spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member by tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mounts both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wiier wing in engine bay both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower shock mounting getting weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 158,868 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross bar bay fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

load body holed

load body rear quarter panels holed both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2022 155,164 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

pickup butt and mounts corroded but secure

Fail 9 May 2022 155,039 miles

Exhaust system insecure center mount corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount and chassis corroded behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear both sides in several places marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 148,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 141,286 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 135,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 129,743 miles

chassis has heavy surface corrosion

front diff has slight seepage

Fail 10 Apr 2018 129,738 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet edge (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,738 miles

chassis has heavy surface corrosion

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in both front diff bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,489 miles

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

both front tyres perrished on side walls

centre exhaust mounting strap corroded

offside front bump stop missing

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 116,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,070 miles

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

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

rear chassis & suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 104,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroding

slight play in steering joints

Fail 11 Jun 2013 104,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroding

slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,195 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 98,409 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 98,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 85,706 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2007 80,082 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 78,065 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 73,371 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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FV51 OYR is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FV51 OYR, 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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FV51 OYR is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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