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D8 SLA

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,367 mi
Last recorded181,367 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 SLA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 181,367 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 168,431 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 168,415 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 153,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 144,545 miles

Front both floor pains corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear both ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 142,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front some corrosion in front panel

Pass 11 Jul 2017 138,759 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 138,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 134,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 130,883 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Exhaust centre mount corroded

NSF,OSF & front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 126,222 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some noise from n/s front wheel bearing?

Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 115,857 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust tail pipe bracket corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,466 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 95,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 73,319 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge not over the centre 3/4

Fail 25 Apr 2007 73,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D8 SLA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D8 SLA, 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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D8 SLA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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