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WL03 OJZ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,488 mi
Last recorded90,488 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 OJZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,488 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 90,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,185 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 81,185 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 130,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

main silencer xhaust strap corroded

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating!

o/s wiper blade slight deteriorating

steel fuel pipes underbody corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,338 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 70,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,274 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,273 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,058 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 42,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,803 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 26,803 miles

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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WL03 OJZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

WL03 OJZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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