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SP03 ZWT

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

161,188 mi
Last recorded161,188 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 161,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brakes pass on lock up

Fail 30 Nov 2017 161,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brakes pass on lock up

Pass 27 Dec 2016 152,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 152,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Chassis and underside dirty and mud covered in various places

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Gearbox x-member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 152,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing bottom joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing track rod end (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing bottom joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing track rod end (2.5.A.4)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 137,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 137,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,993 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 127,993 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 114,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2012 114,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2011 100,607 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 100,261 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,710 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 86,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 64,424 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 64,222 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,960 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 35,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,167 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 ZWT is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZWT, 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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SP03 ZWT is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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