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EA03 MLJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,700 mi
Last recorded126,700 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 126,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body corroded (slight)

Pass 16 Nov 2018 126,558 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 126,558 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,639 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 125,639 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,143 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 122,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 118,770 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 115,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 115,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 113,745 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 110,880 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2011 103,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,203 miles

Advisory: off side front tyre tread wearing down on inside edge.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 80,073 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MLJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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