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VK03 ZSP

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,340 mi
Last recorded172,340 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 172,340 miles

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 166,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 158,509 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 1.6 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 158,509 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure either side cable (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 1.6 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 149,164 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 149,161 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users both front body flitch plates corroded (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,923 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 137,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,157 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside headlight damaged but secure

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2014 126,157 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside headlight damaged but secure

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2013 115,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f headlight damaged but is secure

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,607 miles

Both side rear axle tie bars- frontmost fixing bolts slightly short,

Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both side rear axle tie bars- frontmost fixing bolts slightly short,

both side front- outer c/v boots deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,662 miles

exhaust shortened!!

suspect fractured/repaired leaf spring n/s rear

Fail 6 Sep 2010 72,648 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,648 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,111 miles

both front outer cv gaiters showing sighns of wear

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,412 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 ZSP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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