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AE02 FWL

2002 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,355 mi
Last recorded155,355 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FWL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 155,355 miles

Nearside and offside front floorpans corroded by body mountings but not excessively

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

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

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

Underside rusty in places

back loading area holed

brake pads wearing low

front floor pans rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2020 155,355 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside and offside front floorpans corroded by body mountings but not excessively

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

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

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 8 Jan 2019 149,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.99mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 149,222 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.99mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 143,350 miles

glow plug light flashing

Fail 3 Jan 2018 143,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4x pipes on load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim covered in paint (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded along side fuel tank x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm 205/75 17 c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red broken lens (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

glow plug light flashing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 140,738 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Dec 2016 140,738 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2016 139,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 133,855 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 127,869 miles

number plate lights dull

nearside rear tyre valve perished

Fail 2 Jan 2014 127,869 miles

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

nearside rear tyre valve perished

number plate lights dull

Pass 5 Jan 2013 122,496 miles

bonnet stay clip missing.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 122,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bonnet stay clip missing.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 116,376 miles

fog light on towbar wiring inop

o/s no plate light dull

slight damage to front screen

Pass 23 Dec 2010 112,063 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 112,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 106,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 103,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,314 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn inside and outside edges

Pass 26 Jun 2007 90,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,320 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 796,046 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 796,046 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AE02 FWL is a 2002 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AE02 FWL, 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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AE02 FWL is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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