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AD03 DFP

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,659 mi
Last recorded135,659 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 135,659 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,558 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,753 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 117,750 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,762 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,511 miles

Both rear chassis legs and crossmembers are heavily corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

The offside front chassis leg is heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,193 miles

exhaust in poor condition

under vehicle rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,848 miles

Slight corrosion to underside

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 93,848 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 77,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,689 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,774 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 47,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,377 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,742 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,508 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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AD03 DFP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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