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AV53 VVL

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,999 mi
Last recorded107,999 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 107,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,489 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 101,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Registration plate damaged

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

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

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

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

Rear Fog light temporarily supported

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 85,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 73,930 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,894 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 53,444 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,071 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 VVL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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