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CW03 LBE

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

135,829 mi
Last recorded135,829 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 135,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Intermittent ABS fault

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 134,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 128,694 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear near/off/side (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Cross member corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front/rear (5.3.2 (d))

all chassie box sections front/rear very rusty/light corrosion in some areas

main chassie box sections been welded in some areas

some areas of body/outer wings very rusty/some areas holed

Fail 24 Mar 2022 118,617 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured broke off (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front/rear (5.3.2 (d))

all chassie box sections front/rear very rusty/light corrosion in some areas

main chassie box sections been welded in some areas

some areas of body/outer wings very rusty/some areas holed

Pass 16 Mar 2021 115,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 111,398 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,129 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 101,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 20 May 2016 97,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at front (3.6.B.2c)

brake/suspension /main chassie box sectionsvery rusty/corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 97,461 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Braking system leaking above fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking above fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at valve (3.6.B.2c)

brake/suspension /main chassie box sectionsvery rusty/corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 91,389 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 May 2014 87,007 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 81,910 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 81,871 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 16 May 2012 78,222 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 78,222 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,750 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 72,750 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,319 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,567 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 31,814 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 LBE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 LBE, 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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CW03 LBE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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