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VK03 VHB

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,657 mi
Last recorded137,657 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 VHB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 137,657 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 18 May 2018 132,065 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 125,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 120,257 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 113,801 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 113,801 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 107,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 May 2013 101,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 95,363 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2011 89,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 75,946 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,140 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,901 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 30 Apr 2007 49,901 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,171 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 VHB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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