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FE03 XBL

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

189,995 mi
Last recorded189,995 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XBL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 189,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 189,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 178,650 miles

Offside Front Sill corroded

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 178,611 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Componsater (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sill corroded

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 167,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 167,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear marked yellow near load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bottom bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 157,322 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 157,318 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure strap rotten (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 146,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 142,736 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 138,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 132,771 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 123,439 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 118,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,017 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 106,735 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 101,378 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 81,396 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,387 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,971 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,757 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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FE03 XBL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 FE03 XBL, 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 FE03 XBL registered?

FE03 XBL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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