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DY03 VXN

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,805 mi
Last recorded126,805 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VXN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 126,805 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 119,091 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 119,091 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,249 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 104,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle under body showing signs of weakness

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,740 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 78,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 78,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK TOP MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK TOP MONUT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT BRACKET (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT MOUNT (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,985 miles

Front cross member corroded behind bumper

Nearside chassis starting to corrode

Offside chassis starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,360 miles

Both front tyres starting to perrish

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 72,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both front tyres starting to perrish

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,473 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,524 miles

all brake pipes lightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 66,524 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

all rear brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,962 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,808 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 56,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,389 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,264 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,959 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,433 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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DY03 VXN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DY03 VXN, 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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What year was DY03 VXN registered?

DY03 VXN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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