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SVE 34S

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,477 mi
Last recorded143,477 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVE 34S
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 143,477 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch trim not fully secure

Fail 27 Apr 2018 143,430 miles

Electrical wiring insecure towbar (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear of spring (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel arch trim not fully secure

Pass 28 Mar 2017 142,360 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

chassis and body starting to corrode

winch relay terminals exposed but live feed disconected

Fail 17 Jan 2017 142,352 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to flexi leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

chassis starting to corrode

slight free play in steering

Pass 11 Nov 2015 132,734 miles

nsr and nsf arches insecure

osf nsr tyre has small cuts

Fail 11 Nov 2015 132,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr and nsf arches insecure

osf nsr tyre has small cuts

Pass 7 Nov 2014 130,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf / osf windows tinted

Fail 6 Nov 2014 130,845 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf / osf windows tinted

Pass 6 Nov 2013 127,149 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 127,149 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 123,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,900 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,142 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,815 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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SVE 34S is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SVE 34S, 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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SVE 34S is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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