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VK03 EYR

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,754 mi
Last recorded191,754 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 EYR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 191,754 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 191,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 191,741 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 188,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing area / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Advise both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 184,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front cross membre has been welded and under-sealed

n/s/f inner wing panel corroded

surface corrosion on under-side on vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2020 184,827 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both n/s/f and o/s/f cross member corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f inner wing panel corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 182,158 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 176,238 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is between chassis and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 176,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is between chassis and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 170,374 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside headlamp slightly dim

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracking slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2017 170,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside headlamp slightly dim

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2016 166,302 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 166,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 160,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 154,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 148,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 136,865 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mounting deterorated

Pass 4 May 2011 129,421 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 129,421 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 123,123 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise centre exhaust wire holding exhaust up put still secure

advise front number plate

Pass 24 Jul 2009 114,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust bracket

advise front number plate

advise n/s o/f wiper blades split

advise n/s/ sill damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2008 105,194 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 105,194 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 95,874 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise centre exhaust bracket wire supporting exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,874 miles

advise centre exhaust bracket wire supporting exhaust

Pass 17 Aug 2006 89,739 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 89,739 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 85,995 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 EYR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK03 EYR, 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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VK03 EYR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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