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DY53 GVU

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

121,185 mi
Last recorded121,185 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GVU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 121,185 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 115,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 112,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 105,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 100,882 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes have been treated

Fail 3 Apr 2020 100,882 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes have been treated

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,996 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,585 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,708 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 96,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 95,615 miles

exhaust mounting corroded but secure

Pass 21 May 2014 93,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 88,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 87,782 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)

Pass 18 May 2011 86,801 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)

Pass 25 May 2010 85,394 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)

Pass 27 May 2009 79,938 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,350 miles

light damage too offside mirror glass

unable too brake pads

wipers not clearing all screen

Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front mirror cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,642 miles

o/s/f drivers door mirror cracked

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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DY53 GVU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DY53 GVU, 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 DY53 GVU registered?

DY53 GVU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is DY53 GVU safe to buy?

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