MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
both front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY03 VCM is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 SY03 VCM, 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 SY03 VCM registered?
SY03 VCM is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 March 2003.
Is SY03 VCM safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY03 VCM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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