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AF03 LWL

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,576 mi
Last recorded147,576 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LWL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 147,576 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 147,576 miles

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 147,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 143,874 miles

chassis corroded heavily

engine emits blue smoke

high brake imbalance

Pass 19 Feb 2016 140,090 miles

front shock bushes worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 136,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 133,196 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 133,195 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

exhaust hangers broken

rear brake pipe corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 129,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 129,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 125,835 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2012 125,785 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 120,504 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 120,504 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 115,675 miles

Both front tyres have cuts on outer side walls

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Offside rear light unit cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 115,660 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front tyres have cuts on outer side walls

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Offside rear light unit cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 114,954 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Nearside wiper rubber torn

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Offside rear brake back plate damp

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Offside reverse lamp inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 114,953 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Nearside wiper rubber torn

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Offside rear brake back plate damp

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Offside reverse lamp inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 114,321 miles

Front registration plate slight cracking.

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2008 114,321 miles

Front registration plate slight cracking.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2007 88,788 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,928 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 LWL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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