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EX03 WSF

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

164,489 mi
Last recorded164,489 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 164,489 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all front suspension heavily corroded

all rear suspension heavily corroded

bonnet corroded

crack to windscreen

n/s/f tyre perished / cracked, worn low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished / cracked, worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre perished / cracked, worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished / cracked, wearing low

Fail 14 Dec 2021 164,484 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front bumper o/s corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken / insecure (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all front suspension heavily corroded

all rear suspension heavily corroded

bonnet corroded

crack to windscreen

n/s/f tyre perished / cracked, worn low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished / cracked, worn close to limit

o/s/f brake disc heavily scored

o/s/f tyre perished / cracked, worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished / cracked, wearing low

rear diff oil leak

underside muddy

Pass 18 Nov 2020 155,500 miles

differential showingsigns of leak

play in all steering joints

step provided by short owner to enter vehicle worn

Pass 25 Oct 2019 151,327 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of arch / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 151,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of arch / floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of arch / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 150,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Nov 2018 150,189 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Nov 2017 149,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Nov 2017 149,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Nov 2016 148,674 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo weak

Corrosion to all suspension components

Corrosion to front suspension crossmember

Heavy corrosion to front and rear chassis

Fail 31 Oct 2016 148,671 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking load valve to flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo weak

Corrosion to all suspension components

Corrosion to front suspension crossmember

Heavy corrosion to front and rear chassis

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 145,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 144,591 miles

Corrosion to chassis

Corrosion to front lower suspension arms

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in nearside front caliper slide pins

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 142,791 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 142,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 141,407 miles

Both front road wheels stiff to turn by hand

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 141,379 miles

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

Both front road wheels stiff to turn by hand

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 140,074 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of surface corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Jul 2011 139,911 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Jun 2010 136,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 134,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 122,720 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

offside front tyre worn on both edges

slight corrosion to both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 May 2008 122,528 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 122,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 118,014 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 118,011 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brakre fluid low.front brake discs in poor condition. front pads low.

Pass 22 May 2006 109,926 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 109,733 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 109,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WSF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WSF, 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 WSF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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