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AV53 VHO

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,603 mi
Last recorded140,603 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VHO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 140,603 miles

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))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 140,590 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,594 miles

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 139,587 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 138,265 miles

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 138,265 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 136,105 miles

FRONT BUMPER

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT

Fail 24 Aug 2020 136,103 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 134,492 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS

Nearside Rear STEERING ARM

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,256 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,788 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 115,956 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 115,956 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,055 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,272 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 59,930 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2010 59,930 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,613 miles

nsf and osf tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,341 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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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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