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SN53 VJL

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,772 mi
Last recorded179,772 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VJL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 179,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 178,719 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 170,493 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 160,981 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 160,965 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to join (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 148,774 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 148,763 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 134,697 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 134,678 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 105,973 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 91,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,913 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 129,803 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 129,803 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 VJL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJL, 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 VJL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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