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WR03 DPK

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

221,332 mi
Last recorded221,332 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 DPK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 221,332 miles

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

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ( loose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear pipe union in load senor badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 213,343 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front rad cross member corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 205,327 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 May 2021 205,265 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 197,476 miles

Front radiator mounting support corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 197,474 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front radiator mounting support corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 186,676 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 178,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 178,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 175,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 172,953 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 169,454 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 167,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 167,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2013 165,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside wiper blade starting not to clear effectively

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 165,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside wiper blade starting not to clear effectively

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 157,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

osf abs lead incorrectly routed ok for mot test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 157,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

osf abs lead incorrectly routed ok for mot test

Pass 19 Aug 2011 146,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of centre fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 18 Aug 2011 146,299 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust box clamp corroded

signs of centre fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Jun 2010 121,723 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both outer drive shaft gaiters getting weak

slight wear nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,845 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 98,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 85,253 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 72,340 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 72,337 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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WR03 DPK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WR03 DPK, 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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WR03 DPK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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