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EA03 LXN

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,215 mi
Last recorded119,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 119,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 117,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,261 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 116,261 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 114,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 111,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 111,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 105,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 105,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 103,768 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 102,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,733 miles

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

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 98,693 miles

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

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,714 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,475 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 57,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 48,929 miles

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

spare tyrre tread low

Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,405 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 LXN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EA03 LXN, 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 EA03 LXN registered?

EA03 LXN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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