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FX02 CPV

2002 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,473 mi
Last recorded194,473 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 CPV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 194,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion chassis, suspension , bodywork and rear tub

Fail 16 May 2025 192,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2024 187,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust pipe missing.

Fail 23 May 2024 187,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust pipe missing.

Pass 3 May 2023 181,622 miles

both front floors and nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded/weak

nearside front outer cv gaiter heavily perished

Pass 29 Apr 2022 175,381 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 169,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 162,617 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 162,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 156,515 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 156,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 149,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 142,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 134,457 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 127,324 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 127,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 120,759 miles

Offside front lower bumpstop missing

Pass 2 May 2013 114,513 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 114,500 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 107,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,373 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 93,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,429 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 69,942 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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FX02 CPV is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FX02 CPV, 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 FX02 CPV registered?

FX02 CPV is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FX02 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 CPV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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