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AE52 YWC

2002 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

145,564 mi
Last recorded145,564 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Ranger100,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YWC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 145,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 145,564 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 144,566 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 144,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

the reverse lights dont work

Pass 4 Nov 2022 144,027 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 144,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 144,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,564 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 140,564 miles

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

the reverse lights dont work

Pass 18 Jun 2018 140,091 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 140,091 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 139,375 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 138,176 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 137,100 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 137,100 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 135,371 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 135,371 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 134,503 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 134,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 131,567 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 131,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,002 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 115,094 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 115,094 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 99,154 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 82,795 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,585 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 55,521 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 55,520 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.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
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AE52 YWC is a 2002 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YWC, 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 AE52 YWC registered?

AE52 YWC is a 2002 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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