2002 Ford Ranger · 2,993 MOT tests
2002 Ford Ranger reliability
2002 Ford Rangers fail 42.2% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 22 Ranger years (2,993 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 42.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 135,065
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,993
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: about average for its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: about average for its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 18.7% of tests fail here (74% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.1%
- Body, chassis and structure18.7%
- Suspension16.7%
- Brakes14.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.6%
- Tyres4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.72%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rear fog lamp not working 6.52%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.28%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.18%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.78%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.45%) · Wheel bearing slight play (15.54%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.52%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (10.52%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.26%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.62%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Ford Ranger reliable?
2002 Ford Rangers fail 42.2% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 22 Ranger years (2,993 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.72% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (6.52% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Ford Ranger shows 135,065 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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