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EF03 FJV

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,490 mi
Last recorded173,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FJV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 173,490 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 173,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 147,074 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 119,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn to 2mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

intercooler pipe mounting braket broken near front grill

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2007 119,798 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn to 2mm

intercooler pipe mounting braket broken near front grill

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,345 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 67,345 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EF03 FJV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF03 FJV, 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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What year was EF03 FJV registered?

EF03 FJV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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