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AD52 ZZB

2003 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

150,763 mi
Last recorded150,763 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZZB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 150,763 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle had been under sealed

Pass 22 Aug 2024 134,254 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Underside of vehicle had been under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 127,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 117,730 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 113,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged mounting broken/repaired (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area,front area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,576 miles

cv boots perishing

mist of oil on o/s/r shock

rear tyres getting low

suspension bushes perishing and separating

wipers poor

Fail 6 Aug 2020 106,576 miles

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

cv boots perishing

mist of oil on o/s/r shock

rear tyres getting low

suspension bushes perishing and separating

wipers poor

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,043 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FEEDS TO REAR LOAD LEVEL VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 91,043 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FEEDS TO REAR LOAD LEVEL VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,102 miles

Central BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 85,931 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,244 miles

exhust has been mod

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,693 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,475 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,804 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012
Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,746 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,507 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,755 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,071 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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AD52 ZZB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AD52 ZZB, 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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What year was AD52 ZZB registered?

AD52 ZZB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AD52 ZZB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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