MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
general underside corrosion
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
general underside corrosion
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
general underside corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Car dirty at time of test
Slight corrosion underneath
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Front wheel bearings slight noise both sides
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor both sides (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Front wheel bearings slight noise both sides
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/75/15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
all rear sping eye bushes deteriorated. slight oil leak noted on front axle.
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis corroded but not weakened.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis corroded but not weakened.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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SN03 GVA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 GVA, 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 GVA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 June 2003.
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