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EG03 EXE

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,178 mi
Last recorded165,178 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 EXE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 165,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 163,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 163,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush and link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush and link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 160,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside front bushes showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside around centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 156,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 156,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 150,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in center (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 150,030 miles

Emissions not tested as tail pipe broken (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe broken off (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides around center of tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in center (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,547 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 126,253 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 126,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front too rear fuel pipes rusting.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 115,056 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front too rear fuel pipes rusting.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 103,373 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 90,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,738 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 69,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,447 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,530 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 58,530 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,993 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust bracket rusted through

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,921 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EXE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EXE, 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 EXE registered?

EG03 EXE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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