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AX03 NXS

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,413 mi
Last recorded165,413 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NXS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 165,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 153,242 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 152,555 miles

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

Front offside bumper cap missing

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 152,555 miles

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

Front offside bumper cap missing

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 152,555 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 152,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 152,554 miles

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

wiper blades torn on ends.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 152,554 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper blades torn on ends.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 152,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 152,554 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 149,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 140,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 140,059 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2008 103,889 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 82,836 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 56,817 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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AX03 NXS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX03 NXS, 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 AX03 NXS registered?

AX03 NXS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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