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AD03 CXN

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,672 mi
Last recorded184,672 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CXN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 184,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 184,670 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis...around spring hanger and beside fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 180,524 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside waxoyled

Pass 9 Dec 2020 175,536 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slight exhaust leak

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 175,524 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail, brake compensator valve mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring anchor mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slight exhaust leak

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 163,028 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 163,028 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr/nsr body mounts corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 157,680 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod end boot perished

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear shock cover corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 147,861 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

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

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust shroads moderately corroded

slight deterioration to head lamp lenses

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r shackle bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2016 138,340 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to n/s and o/s head lamp lenses

slight play in n/s steering idler

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r shackle bushes

Fail 3 Jun 2016 138,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight deterioration to n/s and o/s head lamp lenses

slight play in n/s steering idler

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r shackle bushes

Pass 28 May 2015 128,976 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2015 128,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 119,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 119,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,345 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 117,345 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 98,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 89,091 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,149 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 78,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 59,393 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 45,814 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 31,952 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 31,952 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 CXN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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