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EX03 HYC

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,025 mi
Last recorded160,025 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HYC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 160,025 miles

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

under body has general corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2020 152,122 miles

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

general age related corrosion to under body

Pass 14 Aug 2019 146,455 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 146,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 139,810 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 139,785 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded lav to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust support corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,581 miles

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 119,089 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box hangar band is corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,932 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 113,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,358 miles

o/s fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,609 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,216 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)

slight dampness on steering transfer box on o/s

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,440 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,954 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 47,793 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,914 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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EX03 HYC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EX03 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

EX03 HYC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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