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AD03 BYS

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,836 mi
Last recorded120,836 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BYS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 120,836 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Rust all over the underside of the vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2024 120,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Rust all over the underside of the vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front wing corroded,no sharp edges present.

Rear exhaust section missing.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 118,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front wing corroded,no sharp edges present.

Rear exhaust section missing.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 112,899 miles

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

Front radiator support bracket corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 112,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front radiator support bracket corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,185 miles

Both sides front floor corroded outside prescribed areas.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 109,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front floor corroded outside prescribed areas.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 99,945 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 99,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both sides front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,038 miles

Front brake pads found to be low once wheels removed for repair,not visible during MOT.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear,at front of vehicle and alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded From load sensing valve to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,412 miles

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

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

tailgate handle broken

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,303 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 75,303 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,714 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,394 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,769 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 46,769 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,068 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,704 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 24,673 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer sections

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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AD03 BYS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD03 BYS, 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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AD03 BYS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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