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AK03 UGV

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,602 mi
Last recorded152,602 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 152,602 miles

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

Central Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear floor pan behind spare wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 146,676 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 146,673 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 146,251 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 146,251 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,824 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 137,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 134,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general age related corrosion rear chassis

Pass 18 Mar 2016 129,567 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Tyres age cracking on outer walls

Fail 18 Mar 2016 129,567 miles

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

Tyres age cracking on outer walls

Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,128 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 122,600 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 122,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 117,963 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 117,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 108,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,587 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 90,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,744 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 75,997 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,537 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 62,019 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,930 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 UGV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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