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VO03 WWJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,057 mi
Last recorded177,057 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 WWJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 177,057 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2021 177,057 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2020 168,365 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2019 165,211 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 162,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 153,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 142,532 miles

dry advise to wax oil

Pass 10 Oct 2014 133,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 121,160 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 108,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,948 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,321 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 97,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 86,454 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 86,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 May 2009 74,712 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 74,712 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 63,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,253 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 35,082 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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VO03 WWJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO03 WWJ, 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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VO03 WWJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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