2002 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · HG51 BNF
2002 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 230,816 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG51 BNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 230,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG51 BNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Ranger (HG51 BNF) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Body insecure mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Body insecure bolt missing (6.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Body insecure Mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))”.
HG51 BNF Mileage History
- 21/03/2023215,941 mi
- 14/03/2024222,378 mi+6,437 mi
- 25/03/2024222,395 mi+17 mi
- 02/04/2025230,813 mi+8,418 mi
- 07/04/2025230,816 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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