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SN03 VFS

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,359 mi
Last recorded164,359 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 VFS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 164,359 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play both front (2.2.B.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 164,256 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking along off side front chassis leg (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play both front (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 156,651 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 156,650 miles

Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 149,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 149,265 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 149,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2012 141,669 miles

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

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

advise both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 141,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advise both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 133,317 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 126,463 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 126,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 120,163 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2009 119,939 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 109,932 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 109,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,588 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 VFS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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