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VN53 OFK

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,556 mi
Last recorded116,556 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

play in bottom shock absorber bushes

Fail 27 Nov 2015 116,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

play in bottom shock absorber bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2014 105,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 99,967 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 99,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 90,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 81,008 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 80,952 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 71,192 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 71,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 59,519 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,503 miles

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

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)

exhaust corroding - exhaust bracket around rear box has corroded away leaving it insecure

n/s/f tyre feathering badly on outer edge and cracking up

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge,cracking up and low on tread

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,044 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 OFK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VN53 OFK, 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 OFK registered?

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

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