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FL03 FLP

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,175 mi
Last recorded130,175 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 FLP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 130,175 miles

Floor not fully secure holed passenger floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear tub holed wheel arch - not structual

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 123,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 170,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 168,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 168,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear insecure (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 155,701 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2019 142,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 129,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 117,388 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 116,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 106,881 miles

Centre exhaust mount incomplete

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 106,811 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount incomplete

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 91,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,610 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 71,609 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,282 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,198 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,192 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 50,284 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,513 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 35,851 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,997 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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FL03 FLP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL03 FLP, 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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FL03 FLP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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