2002 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 57.0% of Ford Rangers first used in 2002 passed their MOT first time, against 59.5% for all cars first used in 2002. Across 2,225 Ranger first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, body, chassis and structure and suspension.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Ford Rangers first used in 2002 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2002 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Rangers first used in 2002 against all cars first used in 2002 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Ranger figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2002 Ranger | All cars first used 2002 | Ranger first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52.7% | 54.4% | 1,242 |
| 2022 | 56.0% | 56.2% | 1,084 |
| 2023 | 56.9% | 57.5% | 881 |
| 2024 | 57.6% | 58.0% | 734 |
| 2025 | 57.0% | 59.5% | 610 |
Common 2002 Ford Ranger MOT failures
Share of the 953 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rear fog lamp: not working | 17.9% | 171 |
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 16.1% | 153 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11.9% | 113 |
| Position lamp: not working | 11.8% | 112 |
| Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting | 10.8% | 103 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2002 Ford Ranger before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Common 2002 Ford Ranger MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2002 Rangers, as a share of all 2,225 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 25.9% | 577 |
| Wheel bearings: has slight play | 16.4% | 365 |
| Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced | 12.2% | 272 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 11.8% | 263 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 11.2% | 250 |
Questions about the 2002 Ford Ranger MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2002 Ford Ranger?
In 2025, 57.0% of Rangers first used in 2002 passed their MOT first time, against 59.5% for all cars first used in 2002. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2002 Ranger most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 53.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), body, chassis and structure (42.8%) and suspension (37.4%). The single most common item was “Rear fog lamp: not working” (17.9%).
How often does a 2002 Ford Ranger fail its MOT?
In 2025, 43.0% of first tests on Rangers first used in 2002 did not pass first time: 34.8% failed, and a further 8.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 953 of 2,225 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2002 Ford Ranger MOT advisories?
“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 25.9% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Wheel bearings: has slight play” (16.4%), “Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced” (12.2%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (11.8%) and “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (11.2%).
Is a 2002 Ford Ranger reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 52.7% in 2021 to 57.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2002
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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