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WK03 UOU

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,448 mi
Last recorded144,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 UOU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 144,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 137,168 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 137,168 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 128,832 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 128,832 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 120,821 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 116,203 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion front cross member weak (6.1.B.2)

underside weak

Pass 31 May 2016 107,924 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x panel heavely welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 May 2016 107,924 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x panel heavely welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2015 102,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,842 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 76,685 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,225 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 83,212 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

front and rear vsuspension and chassis very rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,104 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,042 miles

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,243 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 30,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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WK03 UOU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WK03 UOU, 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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What year was WK03 UOU registered?

WK03 UOU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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