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VN53 OFW

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,601 mi
Last recorded183,601 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 183,601 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 182,605 miles

Nearside Front CV BOOT HOLED

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front CV BOOT HOLED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS ASND CHASSIS CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 179,916 miles

Nearside Rear INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 178,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 175,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2020 175,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2019 170,594 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 168,366 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 168,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 166,414 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 166,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 2,499 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 157,878 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 155,926 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 155,926 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 153,609 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 151,336 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 148,149 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 144,492 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 140,166 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 125,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 94,099 miles

front number plate starting to deteriate

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 OFW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

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

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