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SV03 GFY

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,245 mi
Last recorded149,245 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 GFY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 149,245 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 149,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 136,658 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 129,953 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 122,995 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 122,995 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 117,897 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,936 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,696 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 85,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,556 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 79,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,295 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 69,295 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,754 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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SV03 GFY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV03 GFY, 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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What year was SV03 GFY registered?

SV03 GFY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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