MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wings also holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear buck floor weak/rusty
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wings also holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear buck floor weak/rusty
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front wings holed and corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Foglight missing
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Truck bed holed and corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Both front wings holed and corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Foglight missing
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Truck bed holed and corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both front wings very rusty
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner & Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along chassis rail ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LAV valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both front wings very rusty
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner & Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along chassis rail ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LAV valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FRONT BUMPER
Offside Front Outer CV BOOT
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
FRONT BUMPER
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer CV BOOT
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT LIMITED DAMPING (5.3.2 (b))
BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS
Nearside Rear STEERING ARM
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ALL FOUR SHOCKS WEAK IN OPERATION AND REAR CASINGS CORRODED
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushs (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front starting to crack between treads
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushs (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front starting to crack between treads
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
engine oil on minimum
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf and osf tyre tread depths getting low
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 VHO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV53 VHO, 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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AV53 VHO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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