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EA03 MJK

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 MJK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 144,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust leak at centre

front suspension bump stops missing

ignition switch faulty

n/s/f inner wing holed

tail pipe missing

Fail 30 Oct 2017 144,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust leak at centre

front suspension bump stops missing

ignition switch faulty

n/s/f inner wing holed

tail pipe missing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust tailpipe missing

front suspension bump stops missing

n/s/f chassis badly corroded

n/s/f inner wing holed

o/s/f chassis badly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 140,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust tailpipe missing

front suspension bump stops missing

n/s/f chassis badly corroded

n/s/f inner wing holed

o/s/f chassis badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 136,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitmen arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitmen (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

spare missing

tail pipe missing

Fail 15 Sep 2015 136,789 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitmen arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitmen (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

spare missing

tail pipe missing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 129,948 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 20 Jun 2013 125,001 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre prop shaft universal joint badly worn

front exhaust mounting clamp broken

linch pin missing from tow ball

o/s/f outer cv boot poorly clipped

spare wheel not fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2013 124,991 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting clamp broken

linch pin missing from tow ball

o/s/f outer cv boot poorly clipped

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,405 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 111,405 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 105,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,862 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,909 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 79,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,732 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 MJK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EA03 MJK, 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 MJK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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