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SN53 GDY

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,764 mi
Last recorded113,764 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,764 miles

chassis and underbody heavily corroded.

exhaust system rear silencer box clamp deteriorated system fully supported

offside front suspension torsion bar fouling against crossmember

windscreen has a combination of minor damage which doesnt affect the drivers view

Fail 18 Sep 2013 113,762 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chassis and underbody heavily corroded.

exhaust system rear silencer box clamp deteriorated system fully supported

offside front suspension torsion bar fouling against crossmember

windscreen has a combination of minor damage which doesnt affect the drivers view

Pass 15 Oct 2012 107,193 miles

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Offside wing mirror cracked

Rear subframe corroded

Slight play in nearside front steering idler

Fail 8 Oct 2012 106,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Offside wing mirror cracked

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,287 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes and linkage bushes have slight wear.

nearside front indicator lens damaged.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar d bushes and linkage bushes have slight wear.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,379 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 57,379 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,088 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,370 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 GDY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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