CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV51 OEJ

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,164 mi
Last recorded217,164 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OEJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 217,164 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 217,065 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 211,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 204,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 198,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 189,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 183,368 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 183,368 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 175,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 175,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 168,361 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 168,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 161,163 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 161,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 154,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 153,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in glass (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing front achor nut missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 22 Sep 2015 146,182 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 22 Aug 2015 146,936 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 138,981 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 138,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,211 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 122,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 102,740 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 102,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate starting to fade

signs of under body corrosion

slight play in steering joints

Fail 23 Feb 2011 93,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate starting to fade

signs of under body corrosion

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,281 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,726 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and near limit

Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,796 miles

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,581 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Ford Ranger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV51 OEJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV51 OEJ, 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

How do I check the history of GV51 OEJ?

You can check the full history of GV51 OEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV51 OEJ registered?

GV51 OEJ is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is GV51 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 OEJ shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV51 OEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV51 OEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.