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AX03 VCF

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,879 mi
Last recorded48,879 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VCF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 48,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 48,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 48,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 47,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,425 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,829 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 15 Jul 2021 46,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,281 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,531 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 16 Jul 2019 44,530 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre wearing low

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,076 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

spare tyre flat

Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,674 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,712 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust silencer bracket slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,522 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,170 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,123 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,165 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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AX03 VCF 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 90.5%.

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 AX03 VCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 VCF registered?

AX03 VCF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is AX03 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 VCF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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