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VK03 FTF

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,259 mi
Last recorded139,259 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 FTF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 139,259 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 139,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 131,642 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2008 126,686 miles

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2007 112,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 87,531 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 FTF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

VK03 FTF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is VK03 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK03 FTF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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