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VK03 NWT

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,076 mi
Last recorded155,076 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 155,076 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 154,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 143,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear leaf springs front/rear bushes perished

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,880 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,981 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,094 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 94,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,480 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,480 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,683 miles

N/S/ inner c.v boot split.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,711 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 60,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,832 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,453 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 43,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

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 NWT is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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