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AX03 ZBR

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,498 mi
Last recorded66,498 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 66,498 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,153 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 63,153 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 48,749 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 48,749 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Bias valve pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,117 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bias valve pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box strap broken.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box strap broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pads have slight corrosion in some areas. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer strap snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 40,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pads have slight corrosion in some areas. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer strap snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,919 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,575 miles

Exhaust silencer hanger deteriorated.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,473 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 29,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,333 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 25,333 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 20,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,118 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,551 miles

All tyres have minor sidewall cracking

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 7,239 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,570 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 6,567 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 5,762 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 4,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 3,963 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 ZBR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

AX03 ZBR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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