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WV03 XRU

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,488 mi
Last recorded203,488 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 203,488 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 203,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 181,016 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 172,044 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 172,044 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 166,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 166,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 159,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 149,332 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 133,179 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills slight corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads 4/6mm approximately wear remaining

Fail 17 Jun 2011 133,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills slight corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads 4/6mm approximately wear remaining

Pass 12 May 2010 117,177 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

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

centre exhaust support strap corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r tyre deterioated and starting to crack

Pass 24 Apr 2009 110,530 miles

metal brake pipes front to rear corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 13 May 2008 104,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 89,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 62,103 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 XRU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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