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ET03 PZL

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,973 mi
Last recorded111,973 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 PZL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 111,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 111,559 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material down side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 110,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 110,861 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,480 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 108,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 102,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,419 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,166 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 90,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 79,761 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,411 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,530 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,775 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,688 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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ET03 PZL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET03 PZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 PZL registered?

ET03 PZL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is ET03 PZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 PZL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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