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FG03 USW

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,415 mi
Last recorded227,415 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 USW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 227,415 miles

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

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

osr light lens broken

Pass 12 Oct 2015 226,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 226,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe out of centre piece (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 209,598 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 209,597 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2013 193,633 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 193,633 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 180,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 172,668 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 162,800 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 149,555 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 126,479 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit requires replacement

Pass 5 Jun 2006 96,346 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 96,078 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both wiper blades split on ends

exhaust rear silencer braket corroded

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 USW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG03 USW, 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 FG03 USW registered?

FG03 USW is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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