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VN53 OFJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 OFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,589 miles

underbody & chassis heavily corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 90,567 miles

Suspension arm has an unsafe modification both front lower (5.3.3 (c) (i))

underbody & chassis heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,441 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,541 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 77,541 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,518 miles

rear brakes feel like would benefit from adjustment

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,720 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,339 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,321 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,632 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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VN53 OFJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VN53 OFJ, 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 VN53 OFJ registered?

VN53 OFJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 OFJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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