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VN53 YWG

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,370 mi
Last recorded102,370 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,370 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,600 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,815 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2013 88,782 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,912 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 82,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,380 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,574 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 63,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,163 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,130 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 43,130 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,344 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 YWG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

VN53 YWG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 YWG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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