2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · D8 SLA
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 181,367 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Apr 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D8 SLA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2023
- 181,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D8 SLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (D8 SLA) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 2 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”.
D8 SLA Mileage History
- 03/02/2022168,415 mi
- 09/02/2022168,431 mi+16 mi
- 06/02/2023181,367 mi+12,936 mi
Average of roughly 12,854 miles per year across 3 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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