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2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,419 mi
Last recorded121,419 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 7
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 121,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 121,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,338 miles

front shock absorber bushes are worn

Pass 18 May 2020 114,920 miles

front lower shock absorber bushes worn

oil leaks

rear spring hanger bushes worn

slight brake bind off side rear

Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,300 miles

chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to brake lines

surface corrosion to floors,chassis

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,422 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE WORN/PERISHED

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,296 miles

BOTH SIDES,FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BOTTOM BUSHES ARE WORN

BOTH SIDES,REAR SPRING HANGER BUSHES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT TO OUTER SIDE WALL

SMALL CHIP IN NEAR SIDE OF WINDSCREEN

SURFACE CORROSION TO CHASSIS

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,726 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING/WORN

Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,515 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE JUDDER

Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,901 miles

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,376 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK TURBO AREA

O/S/F BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH WORN

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,396 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTS AND BRAKETS ARE RUSTY

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

TYRES GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,238 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTS ARE RUSTY

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,966 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,638 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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BOT 7 is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BOT 7, 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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BOT 7 is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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