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FH03 LWJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,796 mi
Last recorded78,796 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 LWJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 78,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Towing electrical socket cover missing.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 63,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,097 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,080 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,708 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,929 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,822 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 34,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FH03 LWJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH03 LWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH03 LWJ registered?

FH03 LWJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FH03 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 LWJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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