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ST03 ZTC

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,619 mi
Last recorded81,619 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 ZTC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 80,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2023 79,985 miles

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

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

rearpick up floor corroded

steering box slight leak

Pass 13 Aug 2022 79,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

load bay floor holed

Pass 7 Aug 2021 77,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2020 75,253 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 72,832 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,121 miles

General corrosion to under body and components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside hand brake cable wearing thin

O/s body mount corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,328 miles

All tyres poor

Floor on rear body of vehicle corroded

Hand brake cables starting top fray

Slight misting of oil on n/s front shocker

Slight misting of oil on o/s rear shocker

Fail 17 Jul 2017 68,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near to where fuel tank bolts to vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear lights affected by hazard warning light (1.1.A.3f)

All tyres poor

Floor on rear body of vehicle corroded

Hand brake cables starting top fray

Slight misting of oil on o/s rear shocker

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,621 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 64,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Fail 18 May 2015 64,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chassis and floor covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,738 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,129 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,921 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,017 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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ST03 ZTC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ST03 ZTC, 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 ST03 ZTC registered?

ST03 ZTC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is ST03 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 ZTC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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