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VK03 EXS

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,649 mi
Last recorded153,649 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 EXS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 153,649 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 153,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 137,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 124,153 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking around tread and walls.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 124,153 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking around tread and walls.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 112,084 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6m 265/70/15 center of tread.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 112,084 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6m 265/70/15 center of tread.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,822 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 102,822 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 87,113 miles

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

front and rear number plate showing signs of wear.

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 67,072 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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VK03 EXS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK03 EXS, 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 VK03 EXS registered?

VK03 EXS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is VK03 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK03 EXS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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