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VN53 OFP

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

139,050 mi
Last recorded139,050 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 136,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,189 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 131,755 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,857 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,545 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 113,820 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,640 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 109,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,785 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,561 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,524 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,223 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,643 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 OFP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

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

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