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WV03 XLC

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

132,418 mi
Last recorded132,418 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 132,418 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 132,418 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,602 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 123,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,630 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 112,630 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 104,527 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 104,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,806 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 96,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,952 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 87,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,998 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 79,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,789 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 71,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,789 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 63,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,893 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 53,893 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 53,683 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,018 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 39,018 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XLC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

WV03 XLC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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