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ET03 HJA

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HJA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 65,888 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 65,880 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 65,081 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 65,076 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 63,495 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 63,473 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 62,015 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 62,010 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 59,348 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre Box strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 59,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded By Fuel Tank/Load sensing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre Box strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 56,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 55,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,579 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,233 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,696 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,832 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,099 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,125 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,812 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,252 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,811 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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ET03 HJA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET03 HJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 HJA registered?

ET03 HJA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is ET03 HJA safe to buy?

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