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AF03 LVC

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

185,224 mi
Last recorded185,224 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LVC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 185,224 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front ( walls perished) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s chassis rails showing signs of corrosion at various places.

slight play in o/s and n/s steering arm joints.

Fail 4 May 2023 185,155 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced ( Front and Rear) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Please note: o/s and n/s chassis rails showing corrosion at various places front and rear!

Slight play in o/s and n/s steering arm joints.

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front ( walls perished) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 182,902 miles

all of vehicle body/chassis/suspension corroded but not excessive

fluid leak from rear axle area

slight play in multi link steering ball joints

Fail 26 Apr 2022 182,874 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazard light do not stay working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area corroded, brake system mount detached (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced hardly illuminates (4.5.4 (a))

all of vehicle body/chassis/suspension corroded but not excessive

fluid leak from rear axle area

slight play in multi link steering ball joints

Pass 4 May 2021 181,718 miles

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

vehicle body/chassis corroded within prescribed areas not excessive

Fail 21 Apr 2021 181,713 miles

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

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

vehicle body/chassis corroded within prescribed areas not excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2020 180,338 miles

vehicle body slightly corroded near body mounts

Fail 18 Mar 2020 180,338 miles

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

vehicle body slightly corroded near body mounts

Pass 1 Apr 2019 178,481 miles

Nearside chassis is starting to show signs of slight corrosion

Offside chassis is showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2018 167,867 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 167,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 153,228 miles

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

Oil leak slight ()

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 153,228 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak slight ()

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 141,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 141,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 128,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 128,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 102,896 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 102,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,979 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,078 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 80,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,494 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside wiperblade deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2010 71,494 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiperblade deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,528 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

oil leak gear box

Fail 9 Mar 2009 63,528 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

oil leak gear box

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,377 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded front to rear

Fail 8 Mar 2007 44,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,218 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,247 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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AF03 LVC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 AF03 LVC, 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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AF03 LVC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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