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VK03 FUG

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,040 mi
Last recorded151,040 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 151,040 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower bulk head (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower bulk head (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 133,420 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight play in steering system

Pass 9 Apr 2014 132,421 miles

Main silencer support strap heavily corroded, breakage imminent

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 129,082 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 123,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 117,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 104,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 104,650 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 101,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,985 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 87,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

-O/S/F INDICATOR LENS SLIGHTLY LOOSE,BOTH NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY,N/S/F IND LENS CRACKED,N/S/R LENS CRACKED-

Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,669 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 FUG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FUG, 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 VK03 FUG registered?

VK03 FUG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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