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VO03 NBG

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

278,744 mi
Last recorded278,744 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 NBG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 278,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 245,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two length of vehicle to unions (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 244,553 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two length of vehicle to unions (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 223,689 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 203,984 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 185,968 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 167,231 miles

Nearside Rear perished

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 147,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 126,173 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 113,029 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 103,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,409 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 96,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 54,748 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 54,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 37,388 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 May 2006 37,349 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VO03 NBG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,892cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO03 NBG, 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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VO03 NBG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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