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CW03 MXY

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,719 mi
Last recorded157,719 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 157,719 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 157,717 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 141,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 141,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 131,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,396 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 124,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,026 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member/slam panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 115,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front cross member/slam panel corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2018 115,374 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front cross member/slam panel corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 111,758 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,408 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,234 miles

O/s and n/s rear brake pipes,starting to corrode.

Rear exhaust mounting,corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,323 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 87,320 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,215 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 86,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,150 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,480 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 74,453 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,858 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,857 miles

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

slight play in rear propshaftcenter universal joint

Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,500 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 53,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 MXY 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 66.7%.

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 CW03 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

CW03 MXY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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