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WR03 DWU

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,102 mi
Last recorded86,102 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 DWU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,102 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 81,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 78,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,409 miles

Front crossmember corroded and holed outside precribed area

Front suspension arms corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 75,408 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front crossmember corroded and holed outside precribed area

Front suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,545 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,691 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,567 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 13 Mar 2018 62,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 18 Feb 2017 58,343 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,615 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 54,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,423 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,433 miles

fuel pipes corroded

various areas of corrosion to chassis

Fail 22 Jan 2014 46,433 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

various areas of corrosion to chassis

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,431 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,872 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 32,890 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 32,890 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 28,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight uneven wear inside edge offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,608 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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WR03 DWU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WR03 DWU, 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 WR03 DWU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WR03 DWU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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