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AD03 CKG

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

136,884 mi
Last recorded136,884 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CKG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 136,884 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 136,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tailgate corroded and likely to cause injury rear tailgate corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 133,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 133,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (adjustment doesnt work) (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 130,143 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2022 130,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light Cluster Cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2021 126,391 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 126,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,860 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 121,860 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 117,267 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 117,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 113,107 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 113,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2017 107,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 101,333 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 95,598 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 95,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate damaged

general play in steering linkage

general wear on discs

metal cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

metal fuel pipes starting to ,rust in places

o/s/f seat covering wearing

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface mud in places

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 29 May 2014 87,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads starting to get low

front number plate wearing

general wear on discs

n/s/f wiper blade wearing

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f seat covering wearing

slight damage to o/s/r fog light lens

surface rusdt on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust and mud

Pass 22 May 2013 80,819 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 80,819 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 73,750 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 58,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2010 58,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 52,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 46,710 miles

both front wiper blades splitting slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,402 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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AD03 CKG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 94,107 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 CKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD03 CKG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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