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AD52 XFB

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,041 mi
Last recorded94,041 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XFB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,041 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Body mount corroded

Nearside hole in engine bay non-structural

Offside Front Body mount corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 94,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/75R15S Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/75R15S Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/75R15S Michelin (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Body mount corroded

Nearside hole in engine bay non-structural

Offside Front Body mount corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,997 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm)(235/75R15 Hankook (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front body mounts corroded not deemed excessive both sides

hole inside engine bay non structural Nearside

Fail 15 Feb 2024 90,984 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm)(235/75R15 Hankook (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front body mounts corroded not deemed excessive both sides

hole inside engine bay non structural Nearside

Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,043 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 89,026 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near body mount as well (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,468 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,233 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 86,233 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking corroded by previous repair (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 84,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,169 miles

chassis and cab underside rusting

fuel pipes rusting

Fail 22 Jan 2019 82,167 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chassis and cab underside rusting

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,786 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,029 miles

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

the chasis has corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,496 miles

corrosion to chassis

front anti roll bar links and bushes deteriorated

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,441 miles

corrosion to chassis

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,043 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 71,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,445 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 52,445 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,608 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 43,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,304 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 35,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,146 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 28,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,087 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 16,793 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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AD52 XFB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AD52 XFB, 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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AD52 XFB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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