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EP03 JZM

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

251,253 mi
Last recorded251,253 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 JZM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 251,253 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 251,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 238,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre propshaft UJ worn

Pass 13 Sep 2017 224,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 215,123 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 23 Jul 2015 203,632 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 203,617 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 189,528 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 189,416 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 179,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 170,530 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 170,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 158,560 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres side walls cracked

front to rear fuel lines corroded

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 3 Aug 2011 158,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear and nearside front tyres side walls cracked

front to rear fuel lines corroded

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Aug 2010 142,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 130,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 118,999 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Aug 2007 106,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,975 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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EP03 JZM is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EP03 JZM, 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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EP03 JZM is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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