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AD03 GMG

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

253,529 mi
Last recorded253,529 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 253,529 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 225,544 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 225,544 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 196,977 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 196,977 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 167,296 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 167,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 135,121 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 135,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,916 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 102,916 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,266 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,781 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,590 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 40,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AD03 GMG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GMG, 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 AD03 GMG registered?

AD03 GMG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 GMG safe to buy?

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