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EA03 XDL

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,410 mi
Last recorded173,410 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 173,410 miles

light corrosion to chassis

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside rear light lens damaged

os mirror cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 157,296 miles

light corrosion to parts of chassis

offside mirror cracked

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 157,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

light corrosion to parts of chassis

offside mirror cracked

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 141,792 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 141,681 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 122,329 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 122,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,348 miles

chassis,inner sills suspension components covered in mud

Fail 19 Feb 2013 108,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis,inner sills suspension components covered in mud

Fail 20 Feb 2012 96,419 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,419 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 92,853 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 13 May 2011 92,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 May 2010 78,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside number plate light lens damaged

Fail 4 May 2010 78,433 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside number plate light lens damaged

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,532 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 62,887 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 62,887 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,643 miles

chip at bottom of windscreen o/s

Fail 20 Mar 2006 38,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

chip at bottom of windscreen o/s

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 XDL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XDL, 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 XDL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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