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GL52 RUU

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,293 mi
Last recorded176,293 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 RUU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 176,293 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 172,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 165,905 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to gearbox. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 165,665 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to gearbox. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 157,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides behind front wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body inner wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 154,280 miles

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

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to body mounts behind front wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner arches both sides(body) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 154,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front bumper both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to body mounts behind front wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner arches both sides(body) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 143,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 135,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,831 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 126,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 115,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 115,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,072 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 105,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 97,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 97,393 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at front and at rear by chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,503 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,063 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,404 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 49,809 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on treads

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 21,457 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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GL52 RUU 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 77.8%.

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 GL52 RUU, 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 GL52 RUU registered?

GL52 RUU is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is GL52 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 RUU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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