2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

734 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 734 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.0%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low3.5%
  9. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.0%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.7%
  2. Body & chassis25.1%
  3. Suspension21.8%
  4. Brakes19.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Steering5.0%
  7. Tyres4.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.7%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.4%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced12.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2002 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 734 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: not working; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).