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AM52 NGZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,360 mi
Last recorded139,360 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 NGZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 139,360 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured And offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 131,988 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 131,958 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,049 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 111,959 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Side repeater missing both (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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AM52 NGZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AM52 NGZ, 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 AM52 NGZ registered?

AM52 NGZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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