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2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

217,796 mi
Last recorded217,796 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NPG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 217,796 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 217,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 206,149 miles

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

brake & fuel pipe rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2013 190,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 190,387 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 173,564 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 173,564 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 159,056 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 159,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 144,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 144,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 140,740 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 140,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 122,193 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 122,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 105,733 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 105,733 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 91,934 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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EU53 NPG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EU53 NPG, 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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EU53 NPG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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