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WJH 861

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,268 mi
Last recorded159,268 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 861
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 159,268 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 158,775 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (front to rear) (both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 141,829 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2014 141,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2013 127,444 miles

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

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

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)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,381 miles

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

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

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

both front shocker lower bushes worn

crack in front number plate

Fail 27 Sep 2011 99,741 miles

Front anti-rollbar droplink bushes cracked

Front number plate cracked

Rear fog lamp angled slightly downwards

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer cv gaitors starting to crack

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge (blistered)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge (blistered)

slight corrosion steel brake pipe to o/s/f flexi hose

Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,741 miles

Front anti-rollbar droplink bushes cracked

Front number plate cracked

Rear fog lamp angled slightly downwards

both front outer cv gaitors starting to crack

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge (blistered)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge (blistered)

slight corrosion steel brake pipe to o/s/f flexi hose

Pass 16 Oct 2010 87,726 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2010 87,726 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2009 75,277 miles

rear tyres near limmit

Pass 18 Oct 2008 60,082 miles

both front tyre wearing slight on inside edge

slight damage front number plate

Pass 23 Jun 2007 41,596 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,042 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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WJH 861 is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJH 861, 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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WJH 861 is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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