MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Drivers door mirror (8.1.2a)
Some corrosion in front near side inner wing,but not excessive enough to fail
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure U bolt (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Drivers door mirror (8.1.2a)
Some corrosion in front near side inner wing,but not excessive enough to fail
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
off side rear hub seal weeping
nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG52 ZHO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 FG52 ZHO, 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 FG52 ZHO registered?
FG52 ZHO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 February 2003.
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