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EA03 XEN

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

183,296 mi
Last recorded183,296 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 183,296 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 183,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 183,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 178,451 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 174,236 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 174,230 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear prop front u/j badly worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear prop rear u/j badly worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear u/j slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 168,038 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back pipes ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 158,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 155,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 148,284 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 138,552 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 115,272 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 105,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,078 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,132 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,702 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 62,702 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,187 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 XEN 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 86.4%.

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 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 XEN registered?

EA03 XEN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is EA03 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 XEN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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