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VN03 RVE

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,426 mi
Last recorded112,426 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 RVE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 112,426 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 112,426 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,704 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 105,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 104,484 miles

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

Front Body component likely to become detached Radiator mounts marked in yellow (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,039 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 May 2021 95,993 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2020 88,856 miles

Front cross member corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,364 miles

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

surface corrosion to chassis across underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2019 85,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near rear shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Front to rear metal fuel lines corroding

N/S front metal brake pipe corroding

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S front metal brake pipe corroding

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear fitted incorrectly (4.7.1 (a))

surface corrosion to chassis across underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,058 miles

Central exhaust mount bracket to box missing

Nearside Front brakes binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central exhaust mount bracket to box missing

Nearside Front brakes binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,089 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,759 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 43,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 23,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,197 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 14,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 11,635 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 RVE 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 69.6%.

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 VN03 RVE, 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 RVE registered?

VN03 RVE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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