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EG03 EWJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,837 mi
Last recorded95,837 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 95,837 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,932 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 94,925 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 90,926 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 90,924 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,390 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 88,379 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,894 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 84,893 miles

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,863 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 81,859 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,956 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 76,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 72,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,884 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,014 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 69,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,586 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 66,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,418 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 64,414 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,406 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 62,406 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,075 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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EG03 EWJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EG03 EWJ, 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 EG03 EWJ registered?

EG03 EWJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is EG03 EWJ safe to buy?

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