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CV03 XJE

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,952 mi
Last recorded91,952 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 XJE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 91,952 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,941 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Middle exhaust bracket broken

O/S Mirror damaged

Underside of vehicle corroded

Both rear wheel archs corroded

Chassis corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,065 miles

Chassis corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Middle exhaust bracket broken

O/S Mirror damaged

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 87,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Chassis corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Middle exhaust bracket broken

O/S Mirror damaged

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,946 miles

chassis getting very rusty

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2018 83,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chassis getting very rusty

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,196 miles

chassis rusting

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2017 81,196 miles

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

chassis rusting

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,221 miles

chassis rusting

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2016 78,221 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

chassis rusting

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,768 miles

Offside Rear broken reverse

Fail 15 Dec 2015 74,768 miles

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

Offside Rear broken reverse

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,694 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,293 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 64,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 61,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,250 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,961 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,961 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,875 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 52,552 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 52,552 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

FUEL PIPES CORRODING IN PLACES

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 47,381 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 47,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT WIPERBLADES SPLIT

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,721 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 41,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD BUT OK

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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CV03 XJE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV03 XJE, 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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CV03 XJE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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