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AX03 FCU

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,884 mi
Last recorded122,884 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FCU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 122,884 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 122,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 121,416 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 121,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,888 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 117,888 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 112,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 112,610 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 111,154 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 109,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 106,641 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 107,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2016 105,388 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 103,235 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 103,209 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 101,399 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 101,297 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 99,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 97,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 95,204 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 95,191 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 92,463 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 89,545 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 89,543 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 82,736 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 77,138 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 76,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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AX03 FCU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AX03 FCU, 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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AX03 FCU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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