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VN53 OFO

2003 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

216,383 mi
Last recorded216,383 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 OFO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 216,383 miles

SPARE TYRE IS FLAT

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL IN GENERAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 216,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted O/S/R BODYWORK HOLED (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted OS/F BUMPER/WING AREA (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

SPARE TYRE IS FLAT

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL IN GENERAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 215,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy no roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis is rusty

temporary repair done on the front bumper

Fail 15 Sep 2020 215,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy no roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis is rusty

temporary repair done on the front bumper

Pass 18 Sep 2019 215,357 miles

Body corroded in various places but not structural

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 215,323 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury FRONT BUMPER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded SECOND FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Body component likely to become detached N/S/F BUMPER TRIM (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

PARKING BRAKE PERCENTAGE ONLY 16% >> CHECK ADVISED

Pass 5 Sep 2018 214,642 miles

FRONT BUMPER AND LOWER TRIMS TAPPED UP/PROTECTED. PLEASE REAPPLY TAPE AS REQUIRED

Fail 22 Aug 2018 214,640 miles

Body insecure N/S/F (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure N/S (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S UPPER WISHBONE INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached CAT PIPE (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 214,026 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 214,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper brackets (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 207,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 207,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 196,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 196,822 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bummper (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 184,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 184,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 174,527 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)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2013 174,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 163,997 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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 153,933 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 15 Sep 2010 142,273 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 127,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 104,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 85,724 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,763 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 OFO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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