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SY03 HJG

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,862 mi
Last recorded112,862 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 HJG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 112,862 miles

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,880 miles

Nearside 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)

rear diff weeping

Fail 10 Jan 2013 108,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside 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)

rear diff weeping

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,455 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs poor.pads low

rear diff weeping

Fail 12 Jan 2012 102,444 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs poor.pads low

rear diff weeping

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,317 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,231 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,162 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 65,439 miles

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

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

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 63,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 63,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,801 miles

foglight lens cracked slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing on middle tread slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2006 41,186 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on iner edge slightly

offside rear tyre wearing in middle tread slightly

rear fog light lens cracked slightly

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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SY03 HJG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY03 HJG, 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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SY03 HJG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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