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VO03 VHY

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,990 mi
Last recorded90,990 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VHY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 90,990 miles

Chassis has been undersealed in places, side steps fitted making external sills difficult to assess and fuel tank on O/S makes chassis difficult to assess around this area on inside

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounts for the rear load area are corroded but is still secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills/floor corroding front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 90,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front panel corroded across the length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Nut on lower shocker bush not fully on but is tight (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis around rear shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Around shocker mount BUT also further back 2 places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Nut on lower shocker bush not fully on but is tight (5.3.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Chassis has been undersealed in places, side steps fitted making external sills difficult to assess and fuel tank on O/S makes chassis difficult to assess around this area on inside

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounts for the rear load area are corroded but is still secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills/floor corroding front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,642 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 24 Feb 2025 84,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,396 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,357 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 68,775 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to the rear limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,415 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres worn close to wear indicator bars and perishing.

general corrosion.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,873 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 63,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,912 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,646 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,099 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,066 miles

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,702 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 33,333 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,327 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,326 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,215 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,100 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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VO03 VHY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO03 VHY, 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 VHY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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