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FG03 UGY

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,591 mi
Last recorded162,591 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 UGY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 162,591 miles

rfw lock warning light on

Fail 8 Mar 2017 162,591 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rfw lock warning light on

Pass 14 Aug 2015 153,861 miles

fuel tank has slight stainage

oil filter leaking

Fail 7 Aug 2015 153,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel tank has slight stainage

oil filter leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 145,831 miles

Centre exhaust braket broken and rear mount corroded.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 145,831 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust braket broken and rear mount corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 139,938 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 139,938 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 128,752 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 128,752 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 115,498 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 115,498 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,609 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,523 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 55,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,321 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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FG03 UGY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG03 UGY, 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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FG03 UGY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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