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SN03 GSU

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,357 mi
Last recorded74,357 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 GSU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 74,357 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,799 miles

Both rear shockabsorber lower bushes have slight play

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Also attached to moving suspension parts (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seatbelts not tested ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 64,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached also damaged (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Both rear shockabsorber lower bushes have slight play

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Also attached to moving suspension parts (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seatbelts not tested ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside mirror glass cracked

Unable to gain access to rear seats (luggage)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,717 miles

Centre exhaust mounting strap broken

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 44,630 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes from brake compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust strap broken

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 40,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,811 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,955 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,513 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 25,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008
Fail 30 Jul 2007 16,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,457 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 11,773 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,773 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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SN03 GSU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SN03 GSU, 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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SN03 GSU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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