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EA03 MLX

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

211,654 mi
Last recorded211,654 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 211,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 205,641 miles

Vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 24 Oct 2018 195,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 183,929 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 170,510 miles

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

front cross member under radiator slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 158,362 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

temp fuel cap fitted

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2015 158,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

temp fuel cap fitted

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 147,426 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 147,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 138,570 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 131,286 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 131,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 123,547 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 112,467 miles

Rear brake pipes at L/S/V rusty. Front to rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 19 May 2008 95,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 80,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,010 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 MLX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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