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AK52 ZZG

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,317 mi
Last recorded89,317 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 89,317 miles

Front to rear vehicle covered in underseal

Front to rear vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2025 89,314 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front to rear vehicle covered in underseal

Front to rear vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,313 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 89,312 miles

Front Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced reinforcement frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner to rear under floor surface rust

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 88,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 88,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,349 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 86,500 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,239 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,659 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,575 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 80,572 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,648 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,973 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,301 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken

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

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

Fuel tank corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pipes coated

Fail 9 Jan 2013 71,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pipes coated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,846 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,303 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 21,629 miles

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

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

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 ZZG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK52 ZZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK52 ZZG registered?

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

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