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FL03 UWX

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,572 mi
Last recorded103,572 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 UWX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 103,572 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 103,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,993 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 98,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,027 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,423 miles

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

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

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

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

both wipers frayed

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,712 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 81,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 78,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 73,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Minor chips to windscreen

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

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

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,832 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,339 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 33,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,370 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,550 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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FL03 UWX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL03 UWX, 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 FL03 UWX registered?

FL03 UWX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FL03 UWX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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