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SP53 VKE

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,301 mi
Last recorded70,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 VKE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Towbar component slightly corroded towing ball removed and electric disconnected at the time of test (6.6.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak slight oil leak from drop arm (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,346 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 68,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar corroded and holed (6.6.1)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak drop arm (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,563 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 65,563 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 61,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,302 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,816 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 26,816 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 18,420 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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SP53 VKE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP53 VKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 VKE registered?

SP53 VKE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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