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VK03 FVT

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,140 mi
Last recorded99,140 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Power Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 98,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 96,639 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 96,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,784 miles

All body mountings corroded

Both sills corroded

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing worn

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pick up bed corroded

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

Rear shock absorber mountings corroded

Steering box damp with fluid

Fail 28 Feb 2018 95,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

All body mountings corroded

Both sills corroded

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing worn

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pick up bed corroded

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

Rear shock absorber mountings corroded

Steering box damp with fluid

Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,784 miles

Nearside Rear Light damaged

Both sills corroded

Chassis corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

Steering box damp with fluid

Fail 23 Feb 2017 92,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both sills corroded

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Light damaged

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box damp with fluid

Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,925 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 89,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Chassis corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,092 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 86,092 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Feb 2014 82,420 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 82,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,962 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 79,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,137 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 77,137 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,377 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 69,377 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,151 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 65,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,236 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 55,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,379 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 45,450 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 FVT 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 57.1%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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