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SN53 GDV

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 GDV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 101,534 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,837 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 98,837 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Valve to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Valve to Flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front mounting of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,738 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 94,738 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,442 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 91,442 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,983 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,983 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 83,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 79,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 697,798 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,200 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,461 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,461 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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SN53 GDV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SN53 GDV, 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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SN53 GDV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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