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WV03 XGH

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,341 mi
Last recorded134,341 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 XGH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 134,341 miles

Damage to o/s mirror glass

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode in areas.

Some under vehicle corrosion in areas.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 133,763 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2014 133,672 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2013 129,551 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2013 129,480 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 122,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 121,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheel bearing has slight noise when wheel is rotated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 115,531 miles

Both rear number plate lamps dim

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

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge (no visible tread at all)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 115,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Both rear number plate lamps dim

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

Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge (no visible tread at all)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 109,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 109,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 107,872 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 90,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,679 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,895 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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WV03 XGH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV03 XGH, 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 WV03 XGH registered?

WV03 XGH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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