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EX03 WPW

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,134 mi
Last recorded116,134 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 WPW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 116,134 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 108,604 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 101,000 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 94,876 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,160 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 72,185 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 68,598 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,697 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread and outer edge worn

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 67,697 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread and outer edge worn

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti rollbar links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front slight bind

Pass 12 May 2014 59,446 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 56,608 miles

exhaust silencer strap broken

Fail 21 May 2013 56,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 17 May 2012 52,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 49,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 44,250 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 44,250 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 May 2009 36,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 32,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,985 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 WPW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

EX03 WPW is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is EX03 WPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 WPW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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