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CW03 JHE

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,337 mi
Last recorded148,337 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 JHE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 148,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 142,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 136,378 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 123,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,103 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 109,103 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose nut, tightened (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,544 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 102,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,798 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 96,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded three pipes by compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,741 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,749 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 85,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,047 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,952 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,419 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,419 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,177 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,748 miles

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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CW03 JHE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW03 JHE, 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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What year was CW03 JHE registered?

CW03 JHE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is CW03 JHE safe to buy?

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