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EA03 MHF

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,125 mi
Last recorded81,125 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 MHF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 81,125 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 80,949 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 79,587 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,917 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,488 miles

Exhaust mounting defective box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 61,815 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 61,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,494 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,258 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 33,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,924 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 11,472 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,192 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 5,115 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 4,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,042 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 MHF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

EA03 MHF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is EA03 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 MHF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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