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EG03 LBY

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,205 mi
Last recorded184,205 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 LBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 184,205 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 184,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 180,669 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 180,669 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear prop front joint (circlip) (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 174,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 168,107 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 168,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 157,489 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 157,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 146,770 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 146,770 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 130,900 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 130,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 121,606 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 121,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,482 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 108,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,543 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 81,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,992 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 66,992 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,091 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,773 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 LBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LBY, 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 LBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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