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EF03 DXJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

228,483 mi
Last recorded228,483 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 228,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 215,662 miles

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

Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 206,197 miles

Front cross member / radiator support corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 206,195 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front cross member / radiator support corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 201,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 201,393 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 201,382 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 201,381 miles

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

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front of car to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexi hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 190,219 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both near tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 182,194 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 182,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 170,209 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 165,078 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Slight bind on nearside front wheel

Fail 21 Jan 2015 165,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2012 164,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 157,810 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 157,810 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 137,071 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 137,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,665 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 109,794 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,934 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EF03 DXJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF03 DXJ, 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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EF03 DXJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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