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EO03 MFX

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,871 mi
Last recorded150,871 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 150,871 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 150,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 143,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre beginning to perish but no ply or cords exposed

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 143,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 136,993 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 136,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 136,986 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 131,572 miles

O/S/F brake flexey insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2013 131,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F brake flexey insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2012 125,143 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 125,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 116,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

nearside front inner cv boot insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2011 116,230 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

nearside front inner cv boot insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,906 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 72,906 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,181 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 67,181 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 66,884 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 66,884 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,584 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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EO03 MFX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EO03 MFX, 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 EO03 MFX registered?

EO03 MFX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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