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WL03 BVA

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,409 mi
Last recorded105,409 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 BVA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,811 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,508 miles

Chassis & underside of vehicle heavily painted preventing full inspection

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Bush's perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S inner boots & N/S outer boots slightly perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Slight damage to outer side wall of tyre

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Perished slightly (2.4.B.2)

Surface corrosion to N/S & O/S outer sills

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,774 miles

Front no plate damaged

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

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

vehicle chassis and suspension items very very corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 78,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (both metal brake pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded regulator link valve pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear regulator valve slow to operate

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake effort low on foot and handbrake

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel metal pipes corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

vehicle chassis and suspension items very very corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,376 miles

corrosion in brake pipes from front to rear(exact condition in plastic clips unknown)

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in inner sills

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,611 miles

corrosion in chassis

corrosion in exhaust

crack in nearside rear lens

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,251 miles

centre exhaust,wraparound bracket very corroded,advise renewing

corrosion in chassis

corrosion in fuel lines

corrosion in suspension components

rear axle oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,225 miles

corrosion forming in outer sills

corrosion in body mounts

corrosion in exhaust

crack in front number plate

stone chip in windscreen

trim missing on front bumper

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,817 miles

Front no plate cracked

Rear brake pipes and regulator valve getting corroded

Vehicle chasis very rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,231 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 70,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,989 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 68,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,818 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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WL03 BVA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL03 BVA, 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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WL03 BVA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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