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WV03 XPE

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 97,185 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced RADIATOR SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER ARCH NEAR TO SUSPENSION (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front INDICATOR LENSE MISSING

Pass 6 Jun 2023 87,889 miles

Offside Front indicator lense damaged but not affecting operation

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on brake compensator starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 78,629 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND NEAR SIDE REAR LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

bolt loose in towbar but bar is secure

Fail 1 Jun 2021 69,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

bolt loose in towbar but bar is secure

Pass 28 May 2020 61,014 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 58,752 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 54,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp loose but secure

Fail 16 May 2018 54,327 miles

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

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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp loose but secure

Fail 14 Apr 2018 54,265 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2017 53,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside, offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,772 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,157 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,298 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 57,657 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 57,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,419 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,949 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,595 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 46,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

damadge to o/s/f indicator side lamp lens

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubbers split

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 XPE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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