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VK53 ORO

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,057 mi
Last recorded86,057 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 ORO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 86,057 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,948 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,278 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp / indicator damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2023 76,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust flange bolt missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting foot well area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel behind bumper & wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel behind bumper & wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bolt snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,131 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange bolt snapped. exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting front valance corroded advise

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mounting front valance corroded/holed advise

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes coming for load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,712 miles

front TCA bushes cracked

n/s/f cab corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 67,712 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front TCA bushes cracked

n/s/f cab corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,448 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 61,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,062 miles

center silencer strap excessive corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,199 miles

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

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

abnormal wear front tyres scuffing outside edges

center silencer support bracket broken

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,563 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2011 39,324 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,324 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,755 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,604 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,619 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 13,233 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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VK53 ORO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VK53 ORO, 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 VK53 ORO registered?

VK53 ORO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 ORO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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