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2003 FORD RANGER
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- Registration AX52FXL
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model RANGER
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2499cc
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- Expired 21 Feb 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,776 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody corrosion
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,038 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tow Bar Removed Prior To Test
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Strap around back box (6.1.2 (a))
16 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load Bearing (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tow Bar Removed Prior To Test
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Strap around back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
7 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,917 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
6 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
21 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,856 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023 13 Jun 202619 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,997 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,176 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,737 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020 13 Jun 202623 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,987 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,625 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2018 13 Jun 202615 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,375 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017 13 Jun 202614 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
5 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,158 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,555 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2015 13 Jun 20264 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,272 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014 13 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,184 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013 13 Jun 202614 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,957 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,492 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202621 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,727 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,464 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,978 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2008 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,399 MI
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AX52FXL was registered on 2003-01-28
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