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EG03 HVA

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

219,984 mi
Last recorded219,984 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 219,984 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 219,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 207,196 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 188,850 miles

Nearside front sidelamp lenses damaged

Offside rear tyre on designed wear limit

Pass 2 Oct 2018 168,824 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 156,995 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 156,993 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear compensator pipe to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 147,936 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 147,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 137,913 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 137,899 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,696 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Pass 21 Feb 2013 112,900 miles

slight play in o/s idler arm

Fail 16 Nov 2011 100,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 100,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,201 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,650 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 34,650 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,629 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 HVA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HVA, 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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EG03 HVA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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