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AF53 KTO

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,719 mi
Last recorded85,719 miles
Recorded on25 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KTO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2020 85,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 84,280 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 84,280 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,535 miles

Rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 77,534 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,394 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,360 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,829 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,686 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,332 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,803 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,803 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,482 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,979 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,979 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,362 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 35,334 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)

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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AF53 KTO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF53 KTO, 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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What year was AF53 KTO registered?

AF53 KTO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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