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WM03 UTG

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,628 mi
Last recorded127,628 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 UTG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 127,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,335 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 110,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 106,738 miles

Front fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rust on chassis & body mountings

Fail 3 Mar 2016 106,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding n/s & o/s (3.7.B.1)

rust on chassis & body mountings

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

Front fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s brakes binding

rear spring bushes

rust on chassis +body mounts

rust on front brake pipes

Fail 10 Mar 2015 105,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s brakes binding

rear spring bushes

rust on chassis +body mounts

rust on front brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,886 miles

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

o/s brakes binding

rear spring bushes

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

rust on chassis +floors +under sills+under body rust

rust on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,302 miles

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

rust on chassis +inner wings +under body rust

rust on front to rear brake pipes

tow bar light fault

Pass 16 Mar 2012 97,197 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,188 miles

rear spring bushes

rust on brake pipes

under body rust

Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,651 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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WM03 UTG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WM03 UTG, 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 WM03 UTG registered?

WM03 UTG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is WM03 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 UTG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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