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SV53 ULP

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,003 mi
Last recorded93,003 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ULP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,746 miles

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

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

all brake pipes brrn greesed

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,974 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,348 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tow bar been removed

Fail 18 Nov 2010 74,608 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,982 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,775 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 50,691 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 35,904 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,904 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,173 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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SV53 ULP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV53 ULP, 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 SV53 ULP registered?

SV53 ULP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SV53 ULP safe to buy?

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