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VN03 GZL

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,577 mi
Last recorded116,577 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 GZL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,577 miles

rear axle overrun very noisey

rear front spring hanger brackets have been repaired but will need replaceing at some date

Fail 24 Jun 2015 115,928 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front body mounts in poor condition brackets heavily corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,993 miles

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

rear number plate needs replacing

rear spring hangers bracket starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 88,595 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,951 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2009 71,513 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,593 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 54,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 46,135 miles

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Fail 24 May 2006 46,135 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Advise brake hose ferrules corroded

Advise corrosion on exhaust

Advise corrosion on underside of vehicle

Advise slight play in steering system

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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 GZL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN03 GZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN03 GZL registered?

VN03 GZL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is VN03 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN03 GZL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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