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AO53 VBY

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,347 mi
Last recorded185,347 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 185,347 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded flexy hose mount broken (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 184,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 183,654 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 183,651 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 181,928 miles

Corrosion appearing to chassis

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 31 Mar 2015 179,036 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded at light layden valve

Pass 25 Mar 2014 176,279 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 176,279 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smeary.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 171,842 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 171,837 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

underside surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2012 167,424 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 167,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 153,909 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 153,909 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 149,398 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 149,386 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 137,356 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 106,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2007 106,686 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2006 7 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 71,779 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO53 VBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO53 VBY, 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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AO53 VBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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