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EF03 GEK

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,157 mi
Last recorded179,157 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 GEK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 179,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front radiator mounting panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 179,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front radiator mounting panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 175,895 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 175,877 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 173,256 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 168,173 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at fuel mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 168,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at fuel mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 163,102 miles

Central crossmember corroded at fuel tank bracket

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 159,138 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 159,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 150,642 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 150,474 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at nearside rear shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 141,965 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 132,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 122,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,625 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,374 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 93,475 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 93,415 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,763 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 81,676 miles

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

front screen damaged but not in drivers view, replacement still advised

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,676 miles

front screen damaged but not in drivers view, replacement still advised

Fail 9 Aug 2010 73,854 miles

Both number plates starting to separate slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,854 miles

Both number plates starting to separate slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2009 65,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,414 miles

Front inner brake pads worn low ,both sides close to limit

Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,558 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mount clamp rusty and fractured

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,938 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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EF03 GEK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF03 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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