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VN53 YTZ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

258,309 mi
Last recorded258,309 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YTZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 258,309 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 258,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 256,624 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 256,622 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 249,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 232,753 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 212,780 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 212,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 194,433 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 194,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 173,942 miles

Front brakes should be checked and serviced.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 155,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 151,516 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 151,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 110,746 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 70,563 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 70,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front pads look low

front windscreen chiped

front wipers smear

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 YTZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

VN53 YTZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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