2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · X40 VFR
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 100,657 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X40 VFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 100,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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X40 VFR Mileage History
- 30/08/202389,443 mi
- 25/09/202495,404 mi+5,961 mi
- 01/10/202495,576 mi+172 mi
- 24/09/2025100,657 mi+5,081 mi
- 26/09/2025100,657 mi
Average of roughly 5,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X40 VFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (X40 VFR) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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