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SX03 FKZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,464 mi
Last recorded110,464 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 FKZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 110,464 miles

underside covered with underseal

Fail 5 Jan 2016 110,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 109,329 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 109,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,211 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 106,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 103,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 103,047 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 100,142 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 100,142 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,007 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 96,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

bracket broken on tailpipe

Pass 24 May 2010 92,908 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,552 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 86,552 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 77,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 69,175 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,809 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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SX03 FKZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SX03 FKZ, 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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SX03 FKZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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