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VK03 WKM

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

199,141 mi
Last recorded199,141 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2026 199,141 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 193,559 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 193,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 189,696 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 189,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 185,431 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 185,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 181,560 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 181,560 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 178,058 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 178,058 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights (4.2.3 (c))

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 174,962 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 169,296 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 169,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 162,255 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 162,255 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 155,408 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 155,408 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 150,676 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 150,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 145,327 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 145,327 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 138,787 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 138,787 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 133,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 132,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 131,140 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 131,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,140 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 109,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 97,879 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 62,883 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 WKM is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 WKM, 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 WKM registered?

VK03 WKM is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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