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AK03 UGT

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,991 mi
Last recorded177,991 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UGT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 177,991 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Pass 18 Feb 2020 175,943 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 175,943 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 173,267 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle T peice to both wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 173,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar component defective Support tube rotted (6.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle T peice to both wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 170,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 167,328 miles

Nearside Rear Cracks in tyre walls

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 163,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 160,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 156,467 miles

o/s rear tyre worn close to makers marks

tow bar electric cap broken

Fail 29 Jan 2014 156,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s rear tyre worn close to makers marks

tow bar electric cap broken

Pass 8 Feb 2013 152,383 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 152,343 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 147,223 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 147,223 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 140,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 126,895 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 121,382 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 121,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 112,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 95,386 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 95,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UGT 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 68.2%.

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 AK03 UGT, 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 UGT is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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