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AO03 XTJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,980 mi
Last recorded152,980 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 152,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 152,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 146,955 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST BRACKETS ARE CORRODED

ADVISE FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 146,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 129,042 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 128,823 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 119,184 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 119,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,327 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 109,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 93,385 miles

Nearside 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 18 Jun 2009 78,095 miles

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

slight damage screen

Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,896 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,183 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 56,751 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN-VERY LOW.

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 XTJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AO03 XTJ, 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 XTJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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