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SP03 OXC

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,434 mi
Last recorded114,434 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 OXC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 114,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower body panel corroded, outwith prescribed areas

both front brake hoses insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2026 114,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end modification unsafe both sides locking nuts insecure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower body panel corroded, outwith prescribed areas

both front brake hoses insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2026 114,363 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,480 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED,BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 109,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 108,401 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 107,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 104,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,706 miles

battery suspect low

front brake imbalance and osf slight bind

nsr tyre perished and edge worn

play front wheel beairngs

play steering

various components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,063 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 90,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 81,484 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2013 75,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 73,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,490 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,121 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,799 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,040 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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SP03 OXC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP03 OXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 OXC registered?

SP03 OXC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is SP03 OXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 OXC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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