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VN03 FFP

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 FFP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front panel under radiator corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 90,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front panel under radiator corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,890 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Member under radiator corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust mounts corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion Member under radiator corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust mounts corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,981 miles

Both passenger side tyres perishing slightly

Front Body has slight corrosion By body mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Both passenger side tyres perishing slightly

Front Body has slight corrosion By body mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,619 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,670 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,225 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 68,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,733 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,733 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,950 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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VN03 FFP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VN03 FFP, 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 VN03 FFP registered?

VN03 FFP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 FFP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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