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DA03 VVN

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,273 mi
Last recorded120,273 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VVN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

brake compensator linkage slightly corroded

front outer and inner wings slightly corroded

n/s/f inner shaft boot deteriorated

o/s/f body mount corroded but not seriously affecting overall security

vehicle body mountings slightly corroded

vehicle chassis and body have corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2019 120,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake compensator linkage slightly corroded

front outer and inner wings slightly corroded

n/s/f inner shaft boot deteriorated

vehicle body mountings slightly corroded

vehicle chassis and body have corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,595 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,242 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 113,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,841 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 110,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 108,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 108,177 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 105,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,613 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 102,545 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,590 miles

Both inner drive shaft boots split.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,665 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 96,661 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,578 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 93,675 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 88,236 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 88,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,574 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 68,939 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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DA03 VVN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA03 VVN, 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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DA03 VVN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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