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SY03 FDN

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

102,593 mi
Last recorded102,593 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 FDN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 102,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing has corrosion 32mm from body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside and near side rear body mountings very slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 102,592 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Idler end (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing has corrosion 32mm from body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside and near side rear body mountings very slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis corroded

fuel tank mounting corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 96,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

chassis corroded

fuel tank mounting corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,326 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,109 miles

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

chassis corroded

exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 89,772 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 18 Jun 2013 82,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 6 Jul 2012 71,926 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose

Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,895 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 44,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,942 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 20,942 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SY03 FDN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 SY03 FDN, 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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What year was SY03 FDN registered?

SY03 FDN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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