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WL03 HBU

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,188 mi
Last recorded58,188 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 HBU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,188 miles

Both front tyres low on outer edges (265/70x15).

Both rear tyres worn very close to ware bands.

Chip in O/S windscreen.

Rope around N/S/R leaf spring.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,513 miles

Both front tyres low on outer edges.

Both rear tyres worn to wear bands (265/70x15).

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/R spring rear leaf clasp worn.

Rope caught in N/S/R spring rear shackel.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front indcator lens cracked

offside fronttyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2008 42,407 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front indcator lens cracked

offside fronttyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,353 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,380 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 HBU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HBU, 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 WL03 HBU registered?

WL03 HBU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is WL03 HBU safe to buy?

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