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EU03 UVW

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

37,456 mi
Last recorded37,456 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 UVW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 37,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL PARTS/CHASSIS

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2026 37,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL PARTS/CHASSIS

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 36,550 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL PARTS/CHASSIS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED TO FLEXI-JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED TO FLEXI-JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 35,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 33,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

General corrosion to chassis

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 32,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,066 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear tailgate missing

Fail 27 Jun 2019 31,057 miles

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,840 miles

Rear TAIL GATE HEAVILEY CORROIDED

Fail 6 Jun 2018 29,340 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen MISSING (3.5 (a))

Rear TAIL GATE HEAVILEY CORROIDED

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,289 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,586 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 26,585 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,785 miles

exhaust strap rusted & rattling

Pass 22 Jun 2013 22,489 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 22,489 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,582 miles

Damage to vehicle body on both sides and rear

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 20,582 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Damage to vehicle body on both sides and rear

Front number plate cracked - still readable

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate pealing & partially covered in paint - still readable

front wipers smear

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,641 miles

body damage to both sides

Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,195 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 18,195 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,778 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 16,778 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 10,607 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 6,848 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 6,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EU03 UVW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EU03 UVW, 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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EU03 UVW is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is EU03 UVW safe to buy?

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