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WJ03 XGD

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

141,956 mi
Last recorded141,956 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 XGD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 141,956 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 141,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTRIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTRIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 140,601 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 140,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 137,690 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 21 Dec 2018 137,675 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,557 miles

Centre exhaust strap corroded but supporting exhaust

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between tread

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)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Aug 2017 134,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust strap corroded but supporting exhaust

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Spare wheel missing

Fail 27 Jul 2017 134,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded And brake pipe ends excessively corroded. Brake valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe ends excessively corroded. Front to brake valve times 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust strap corroded but supporting exhaust

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Sep 2014 130,965 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 25 Sep 2014 130,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 12 Jul 2014 130,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion appearing too vehicle underside

Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,078 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tailgate handle missing

Fail 16 Jul 2013 116,059 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tailgate handle missing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 110,420 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 110,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,028 miles

0/s rear door glass broken

both n/s and o/s front arches missing

rear window missing

Fail 4 Mar 2011 105,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

o/s/r window glass broken

rear window missing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,401 miles

rear window broken

Fail 1 Mar 2010 99,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear window broken

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,390 miles

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

both front arch lower trims missing

n/s rear arch trim missing

rear window broken

Fail 2 Mar 2009 89,374 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

both front arch lower trims missing

n/s rear arch trim missing

rear window broken

Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,800 miles

front plate cracked

Fail 29 Feb 2008 77,800 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,323 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 64,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front lamp broken

Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,395 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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WJ03 XGD is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 WJ03 XGD, 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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WJ03 XGD is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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