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AO03 XVB

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,999 mi
Last recorded182,999 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 182,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 182,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 175,086 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 165,841 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 148,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 148,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,352 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 132,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,659 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 120,659 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,301 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,299 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 106,367 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 100,400 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 100,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 95,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all four tyre in poor conditon and side walls poor

Fail 25 Apr 2013 95,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all four tyre in poor conditon and side walls poor

Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,513 miles

side walls on tyres in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,317 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,317 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,172 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 62,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,804 miles

front brake pads wearing 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 XVB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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