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EA03 TXK

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,794 mi
Last recorded172,794 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 TXK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 172,794 miles

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

gearbox cross member corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2018 172,793 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to flexy (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear chassis, slight ly corroded, above bumb stop

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

gearbox cross member corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2017 168,482 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 168,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front metal brake pipes corroded to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure n/s/r shocker top mounting corroded and holed as it meets chassis (2.7.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened n/s/r spring anchor bracket chassis cracked at mounting (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened both rear swinging shackle to chassis mounts severely corroded and weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres tread low (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 158,307 miles

chassis heavily corroded

rear swinging shackle bushes splitting

Fail 12 Feb 2016 158,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis heavily corroded

rear swinging shackle bushes splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2015 149,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 149,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 140,373 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 130,298 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 120,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 106,386 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 106,383 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 79,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 79,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,312 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 53,050 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 40,730 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 40,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TXK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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