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VN53 OXV

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,315 mi
Last recorded175,315 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 OXV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 175,315 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 164,801 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 158,910 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 158,882 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 140,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 140,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 122,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,548 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 OXV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN53 OXV registered?

VN53 OXV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is VN53 OXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 OXV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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