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WL03 HCP

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,451 mi
Last recorded198,451 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 198,451 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Signs of chassis corrosion

Signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2014 192,891 miles

crack in n/s of front windscreen outside of swept area

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter perished

Fail 11 Feb 2014 192,705 miles

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

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

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

crack in n/s of front windscreen outside of swept area

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter perished

Pass 8 Mar 2013 186,411 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 186,411 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 178,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 163,058 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 163,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 147,097 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 147,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 131,860 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 116,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 100,238 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 79,263 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 HCP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 WL03 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

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

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