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AM03 AKV

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,760 mi
Last recorded87,760 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 AKV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 87,760 miles

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

nearside front indicator lens damaged

oil misting around gearbox

rear bumper/body damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2014 87,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly perished

nearside front indicator lens damaged

oil misting around gearbox

rear bumper/body damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,454 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 74,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,700 miles

n/s/f side light lens crack

o/s/r side light lens crack

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,726 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,127 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,569 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 33,569 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,098 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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AM03 AKV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AM03 AKV, 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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What year was AM03 AKV registered?

AM03 AKV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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