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EA03 MMK

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,638 mi
Last recorded138,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 138,638 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Main chassis rails and general suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside mirror loose

Rear springs hangers corroded

Rear truck body corroding in places

Some corrosion by the nearside front body mounting

Fail 3 Jul 2025 138,638 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Main chassis rails and general suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear springs hangers corroded

Rear truck body corroding in places

Some corrosion by the nearside front body mounting

Pass 3 Apr 2024 138,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fuel pipes corroded

Main chassis rails and general suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside front wing and rear truck body corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Main chassis rails and general suspension components heavily corroded

Vehicle structure corroded in places(outside of prescribed areas

Pass 18 May 2021 138,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Center exhaust box hanger bracket broken(exhaust still supported

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Main chassis rails heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 138,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Center exhaust box hanger bracket broken(exhaust still supported

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Main chassis rails heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 137,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Main chassis rails corroding

Rear body outer sills corroded (not in prescribed areas

Rear brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

chassis heavily corroded

exhaust deteriated

front no plate damaged

front steel brake pipes corroded

front suspension split pins corroding

inner and outer sills corroding

nearside front disc corroded and pitted

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2018 136,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

chassis heavily corroded

exhaust deteriated

front no plate damaged

front steel brake pipes corroded

front suspension split pins corroding

inner and outer sills corroding

nearside front disc corroded and pitted

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front ABS wiring needs to be rerouted as it is currently tight against the brake hose on lock to lock

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front outer sill is starting to corrode

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2017 136,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wing (6.1.B.2)

Both front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Both front wipers smeary

Front Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front ABS wire caught around brake hose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 134,445 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front ABS wire rubbing on brake hose

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 134,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front ABS wire rubbing on brake hose

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 133,884 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

no rear seat fitted.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 133,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

no rear seat fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 133,425 miles

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

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

both inner sills are starting to corroded around the body mounts (mud trap)

nearside rear tyre is wearing more on the inner tread area. Offside rear tyre is wearing more on the outer tread area

offside rear foglight unit support bracket is broken

spare wheel is currently not fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 126,452 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

n/s parking brake poor

rear seatbelts not checked due to load

underside, chassis, wheelarches and suspension components very muddy at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2013 126,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

rear seatbelts not checked due to load

underside, chassis, wheelarches and suspension components very muddy at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 107,707 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 101,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 101,587 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 92,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,496 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,278 miles

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

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 MMK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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