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EF03 NWM

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,370 mi
Last recorded149,370 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 149,370 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 149,290 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross panel x4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 139,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 131,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front forward x member

corrosion to o/s inner wing

corrosion to os/ns front floor

rear exhaust cont poor

Fail 9 May 2018 131,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front forward x member

corrosion to o/s inner wing

corrosion to os/ns front floor

rear exhaust cont poor

Pass 12 May 2017 123,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust condt

Fail 12 May 2017 123,159 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust condt

Pass 20 May 2016 118,304 miles

exhaust supporting strap excess corrosion

some chassis corrosion taking place

Fail 11 May 2016 118,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust supporting strap excess corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 111,872 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket condition

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,657 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded through but exhaust still supported

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,832 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 79,501 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 69,913 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,913 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,426 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,345 miles

noise from rear axle

Fail 4 Jun 2008 51,265 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,004 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 43,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,985 miles

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

osr lamp lens damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2006 28,985 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

osr lamp lens damaged

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 NWM is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NWM, 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 NWM is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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