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EO03 VSC

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,164 mi
Last recorded154,164 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VSC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 154,164 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 215,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2016 140,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 128,352 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 127,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,412 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 108,248 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,530 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,540 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 56,701 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,701 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,061 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 37,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,250 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,117 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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EO03 VSC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO03 VSC, 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 EO03 VSC registered?

EO03 VSC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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