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AF53 KWM

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,606 mi
Last recorded157,606 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KWM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 157,606 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 157,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 152,974 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 152,957 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 138,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front uneven wear on tyre

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excess oil leaks from engine

Fail 18 Jan 2016 138,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front uneven wear on tyre

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excess oil leaks from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2015 129,063 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2015 129,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 126,766 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2013 122,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

front brake pads wearing low

general oil leaks

o/s/r fog light loose and water in lamp unit

Fail 23 Jan 2013 122,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

front brake pads wearing low

general oil leaks

o/s/r fog light loose and water in lamp unit

Pass 9 Feb 2012 117,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 117,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 113,468 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2011 113,468 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,567 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 100,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 88,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,333 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 77,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 73,734 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 73,734 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 KWM is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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