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EO03 MFV

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,207 mi
Last recorded177,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 MFV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 177,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 177,192 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 160,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 152,935 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 152,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 145,403 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 137,816 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 137,815 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 133,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,530 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 121,456 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 116,450 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 108,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 81,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front noplate deteriorated,w/washer hose leaking,o/s/r tyre worn.

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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EO03 MFV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO03 MFV, 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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EO03 MFV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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