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EP03 NXY

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,896 mi
Last recorded159,896 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 159,896 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 159,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 158,096 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 155,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer cv boot has a small pin hole in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 155,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged nearside front brake pipe bracket is detached from wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer cv boot has a small pin hole in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 153,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 149,726 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 149,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

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

both front A.R.B D bushes worn

Pass 20 Jul 2015 144,911 miles

Centre Rear prop shaft u/j joint worn

Gearbox oil leak

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 141,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 138,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 134,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,015 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,083 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 67,083 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 63,210 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

roll bar link rubbers perished

Fail 22 Jul 2008 63,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

roll bar link rubbers perished

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,308 miles

bonnett damaged

nearside front lower arm has slight movement in front rubber mounting

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 NXY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NXY, 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 EP03 NXY registered?

EP03 NXY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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