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AO03 UXS

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,308 mi
Last recorded140,308 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UXS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 140,308 miles

Dirty test conditions

Front Tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Jan 2018 125,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2017 117,061 miles

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,822 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 109,384 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 109,384 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,565 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 93,589 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 93,589 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 82,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,517 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 76,517 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,945 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 60,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

strong advise wipers split

Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,721 miles

strong advise wipers split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,810 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 41,278 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 27,044 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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AO03 UXS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO03 UXS, 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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AO03 UXS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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