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EX03 UHC

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,207 mi
Last recorded155,207 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2024 155,207 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mounting corroded off chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 153,044 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside / offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside / offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 152,498 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front footwells slightly corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 147,209 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VEHICLE HAS GENERAL UNDER BODY AND COMPONENT SURFACE CORROSION

nearside front lower bump stop missing

offside front lower bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jun 2020 144,897 miles

Nearside Front bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front side lamp and indicator unit loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 144,854 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer strap missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front side lamp and indicator unit loose

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has underbody and component surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 139,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2018 139,351 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear number plate lights appear slightly dim

Pass 25 May 2017 136,335 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

general surface corrosion to underbody and chassis

offside rear lamp unit slightly deteriorated internaly

Pass 23 May 2016 132,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 129,473 miles

one exhaust mounting fractured

Fail 11 May 2015 129,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

one exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 14 May 2014 124,899 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2013 120,295 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2012 116,493 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2011 111,923 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 111,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 100,538 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 89,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 79,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2008 79,146 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,996 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 67,996 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear diff oil seal leakig fluid

Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,038 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow bar/hitch insecure

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 UHC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UHC, 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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EX03 UHC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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