2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · SX52 ACJ
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 133,682 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2016.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Nov 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX52 ACJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2015
- 133,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX52 ACJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (SX52 ACJ) between January 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
SX52 ACJ Mileage History
- 19/01/200631,650 mi
- 20/01/200631,650 mi
- 24/01/200741,455 mi+9,805 mi
- 16/01/200854,961 mi+13,506 mi
- 29/01/200855,948 mi+987 mi
- 12/11/200866,150 mi+10,202 mi
- 18/11/200866,168 mi+18 mi
- 18/05/201090,533 mi+24,365 mi
- 26/05/2011105,674 mi+15,141 mi
- 26/05/2011105,674 mi
- 12/05/2012115,336 mi+9,662 mi
- 22/05/2012115,448 mi+112 mi
- 30/04/2013127,217 mi+11,769 mi
- 30/04/2013127,217 mi
- 15/07/2014132,837 mi+5,620 mi
- 19/07/2014132,868 mi+31 mi
- 09/10/2015133,682 mi+814 mi
Average of roughly 10,498 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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