CarVerify

Free Car Check

WL03 NJV

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,863 mi
Last recorded181,863 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 181,863 miles

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode near body mount

Offside Front floor starting to corrode near body mount

chassis starting to corrode

Fail 10 Aug 2022 181,608 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode near body mount

Offside Front floor starting to corrode near body mount

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2021 176,220 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 176,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 168,340 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 168,340 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 158,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 147,182 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 147,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,390 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 129,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,555 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 102,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,086 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,831 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,739 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 58,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,102 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 47,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,559 miles

center exhaust hanger corroded and broken

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
Full Ford Ranger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WL03 NJV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WL03 NJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WL03 NJV?

You can check the full history of WL03 NJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WL03 NJV registered?

WL03 NJV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is WL03 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL03 NJV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL03 NJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WL03 NJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.