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2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,365 mi
Last recorded133,365 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 133,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 113,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2021 113,094 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 109,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot small end deteriorated

Offside Front Outer cv boot small end deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,066 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe/transmission bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

general underside corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes outer ends corroding

Fail 8 Mar 2019 106,960 miles

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

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe/transmission bracket, corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Localized other corrosion including some components

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes outer-ends corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2018 103,877 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake pipe sections corroding

Rear brake pipes ends at back-plates corroding

Steering box oil seepage

Fail 7 Feb 2018 103,877 miles

Emissions not tested Due to broken exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken in two (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated Broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside front and offside front brake pipe sections corroding

Rear brake pipes ends at back-plates corroding

Steering box oil seepage

Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shocker bush slight play

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

general chassis corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2016 98,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

general chassis corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,276 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroded

general underside corrosion

slight leak from steering box

slight play in n/s & o/s steering joints

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,461 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wheel bearing noise n/s/f

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,317 miles

Power steering box: heavy 'sweating'. Fluid level found ok.

Slight binding- offside front brake

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,915 miles

both steering stop nylon caps worn

n/s/r ride height is 1 1/2 higher than o/s/r rear leaf springs look different from one another

Pass 31 May 2008 41,130 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,022 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 CSV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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