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EX03 HRG

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,090 mi
Last recorded165,090 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HRG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 165,090 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2018 165,090 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 152,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front brake binding slightly

offside front floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 152,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front brake binding slightly

offside front floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 144,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 144,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 135,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 113,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 85,305 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 85,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,793 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 71,783 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,012 miles

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

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

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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EX03 HRG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX03 HRG, 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 EX03 HRG registered?

EX03 HRG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is EX03 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 HRG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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