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AK52 ZRC

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,114 mi
Last recorded47,114 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZRC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2018 47,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure - clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Full vehicle chassis has surface corrosion

Nearside central body mount slightly corroded

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,597 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 45,937 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,329 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger broken

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 44,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust rear silencer hanger broken

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,945 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 42,945 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 40,967 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,069 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 39,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

rear free wheel warning light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,461 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 36,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 34,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,921 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight corrosion brake pipes slight crack brake hose light corrosion brake hose ferrul chassis floor crack n/s/r lens unable to fully check pads & discs

slight play steering wishbone bushes & suspension joints bushes shockers slight soft o/s/r spring slight corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,850 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,106 miles

advise tracking to check-slight werar edge front tyre-nail n/s/f tyre-slight play steering & suspension joint slight wear shockers

Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,095 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 11,259 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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AK52 ZRC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK52 ZRC, 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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AK52 ZRC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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