2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · FL03 SYT
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 68,140 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL03 SYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/10/2023
- 68,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FL03 SYT Mileage History
- 15/09/202156,721 mi
- 13/09/202257,664 mi+943 mi
- 25/10/202257,765 mi+101 mi
- 02/11/202257,792 mi+27 mi
- 26/10/202368,140 mi+10,348 mi
Average of roughly 5,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL03 SYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (FL03 SYT) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”.
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