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WX03 OAB

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,126 mi
Last recorded152,126 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 OAB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 152,126 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Mar 2025 146,280 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 146,167 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear break pipe from compensate valve to break hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 141,850 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 141,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 136,417 miles

oil leak from axel

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,788 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 130,785 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 130,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 125,775 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,449 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 122,449 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 122,074 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle frame slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 122,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper leak (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported last part exhaust support insecure (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle frame slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,953 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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WX03 OAB 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 62.5%.

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 WX03 OAB, 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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WX03 OAB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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