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SP03 WUH

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,547 mi
Last recorded74,547 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 WUH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,547 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 74,546 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded gearbox mounting on underside of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,016 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 74,015 miles

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

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,148 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,148 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,909 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 46,909 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,074 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 36,074 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SP03 WUH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SP03 WUH, 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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SP03 WUH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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