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VN53 OFL

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,686 mi
Last recorded152,686 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 152,686 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all chassis and body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2017 152,686 miles

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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all chassis and body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2016 149,643 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 149,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 147,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 143,828 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 143,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 140,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 137,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes hard to turn by hand

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 130,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 118,947 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 118,947 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,980 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 102,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 98,984 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 200,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2007 174,847 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 174,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 148,123 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 OFL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green 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 VN53 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

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

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