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VN53 SWV

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,254 mi
Last recorded96,254 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 SWV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 96,254 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,965 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 94,956 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,142 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,190 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 51,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,062 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,610 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,610 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,474 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,603 miles

advise nearside rear tyre started to wear on outter edge

advise screw in nearside front tyre

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 SWV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

VN53 SWV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is VN53 SWV safe to buy?

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