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EA03 GMG

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,890 mi
Last recorded165,890 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 GMG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 165,890 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front bump stop missing

rear brake pipes have corrosion

slight leak power steering box

Fail 5 Sep 2016 165,888 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front wiper blades deteriorating

offside front bump stop missing

rear brake pipes have corrosion

slight leak power steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2015 139,227 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 138,966 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,856 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 97,870 miles

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

both front outer cv boots deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,870 miles

both front outer cv boots deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,374 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 69,102 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,713 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,182 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 50,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 43,377 miles

damage to o/s/f lens

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,777 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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EA03 GMG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA03 GMG, 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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EA03 GMG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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