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AE52 UNH

2002 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

96,962 mi
Last recorded96,962 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UNH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,962 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at floor at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,396 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 95,396 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,922 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 88,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,473 miles

front tyres starting to age crack

most of underbody components corroded

rear shock covers in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,581 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear spring pin bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body tailgate corroded

both rear shock dust covers in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow bar socket missing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,966 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow bar socket missing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,816 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 74,790 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Washers poor

Pass 30 Aug 2011 701,053 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 71,053 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,285 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 63,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s mirrow glass cracked

o/s headlight one mount broken

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,011 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,154 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,987 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 47,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,246 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,244 miles

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

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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AE52 UNH is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AE52 UNH, 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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AE52 UNH is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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