MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front cross member / radiator support corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
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)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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?
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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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