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AK03 RBY

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,495 mi
Last recorded155,495 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 155,495 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear diff leaking

underbody suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 144,590 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

rear diff leaking

shockers have reduced damping

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 132,638 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 132,639 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front 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 Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 121,592 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

n/s/f disc scored

Fail 25 Jun 2012 121,592 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

n/s/f disc scored

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,281 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipes corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 102,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,122 miles

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

handbrake reserve near limit

Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,296 miles

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

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

underbody dirty with mud

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,779 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,440 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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AK03 RBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK03 RBY, 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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AK03 RBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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