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FG52 ZHO

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

237,212 mi
Last recorded237,212 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZHO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 237,212 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 237,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 225,837 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 217,115 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 217,115 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 196,810 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 196,810 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 176,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 151,012 miles

off side rear hub seal weeping

Pass 11 Feb 2010 124,071 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 102,336 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2008 90,824 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 77,949 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 77,949 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 61,453 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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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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FG52 ZHO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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