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VN53 OFV

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,376 mi
Last recorded167,376 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 167,376 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 167,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 164,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 164,257 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 162,434 miles

Front Chassis rail corroding

Nearside Front Floor panel corroding but still solid

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 156,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 156,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 151,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively No ball fitted (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 145,049 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 145,049 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 135,566 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 135,566 miles

Front Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 122,944 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 122,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 107,441 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,553 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired BOTH (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel lines

Fail 9 Feb 2017 91,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired BOTH (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel lines

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 82,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 72,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,402 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,780 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,802 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,192 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 OFV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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