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AV53 VNM

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,899 mi
Last recorded133,899 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VNM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 133,899 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s and o/s front bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear flex and unions (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear and mid inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mt/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock/ mount chassis (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r and o/s/r rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipe unions corroded away,to and from lav (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring ft hanger , chassis badly corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light not showing white light

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f tyres between 1.75-2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and both inner sills corroded

underside in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,699 miles

Front Bumper corroded but no sharp edges.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing also slight weep. (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear indicator lamp broken but not emitting white light to rear.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Readable in daylight. (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 120,691 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rubber fallen off. (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Bumper corroded but no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Wiper insert split at ends.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing also slight weep. (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear indicator lamp broken but not emitting white light to rear.

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn propshaft rear joint. ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Readable in daylight. (6.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,494 miles

Both registration plate lamps operational but dim.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 107,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged and showing white light to rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Both registration plate lamps operational but dim.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,421 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 92,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,103 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin.

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,103 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

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

Pass 25 May 2010 59,846 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,038 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,536 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,852 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 28,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VNM is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AV53 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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