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VK03 NVX

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,353 mi
Last recorded128,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 NVX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 128,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 128,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,523 miles

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,208 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,110 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,464 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION TO MIDDLE/REAR CHASSIS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,029 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BY FUEL TANK - DIFFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO LOCATION

Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,674 miles

CENTRE SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN - TEMPORARY DURABLE REPAIR CARRIED OUT

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BY FUEL TANK CORRODED DIFFICULT TO ASSESS PROPERLY DUE TO LOCATION

REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,335 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2008 59,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,523 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,334 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 43,330 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NVX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

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

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