2002 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · RJ02 BWU
2002 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 183,836 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ02 BWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2026
- 183,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ02 BWU 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 (RJ02 BWU) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RJ02 BWU Mileage History
- 19/06/2024175,194 mi
- 24/06/2024175,194 mi
- 23/06/2025179,128 mi+3,934 mi
- 26/06/2025179,129 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/2026183,836 mi+4,707 mi
Average of roughly 4,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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