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FG53 VMH

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,293 mi
Last recorded158,293 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VMH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 158,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 158,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 154,695 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 151,220 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 147,416 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,938 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,706 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow bar is corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 130,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow bar is corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 122,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 122,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,609 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 105,053 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,912 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 95,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,145 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 86,113 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,504 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,969 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 62,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,014 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 50,014 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,437 miles

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

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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FG53 VMH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG53 VMH, 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 FG53 VMH registered?

FG53 VMH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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