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DY03 VZU

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,981 mi
Last recorded86,981 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VZU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 86,981 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 67,157 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 66,996 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 54,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,369 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 47,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,049 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 37,049 miles

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

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

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 VZU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DY03 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

DY03 VZU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DY03 VZU safe to buy?

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