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VN53 TSU

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,460 mi
Last recorded106,460 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2011 106,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,599 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 75,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,052 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,196 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 TSU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

VN53 TSU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is VN53 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 TSU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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