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EA03 MLK

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,424 mi
Last recorded142,424 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 142,424 miles

OIL LEAK FRONT DIFF UNIT PINON SEAL

Fail 12 Dec 2013 142,424 miles

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT PROPSHAFT UNIVESAL JOINT WOR TO EXCESS AND OUTPUT FLANGE IN SECURE

OIL LEAK FRONT AXLE PINON SEAL

Pass 3 Jan 2013 127,696 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 127,691 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 112,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,537 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 93,537 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 83,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,754 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,473 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 MLK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

EA03 MLK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is EA03 MLK safe to buy?

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