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AF53 KZH

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,417 mi
Last recorded154,417 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KZH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 154,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

electrical tow socket damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2021 154,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at lsv (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing

Nearside track rod end split pin missing

electrical tow socket damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2019 146,969 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 131,190 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on multiple locations on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 130,821 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 123,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 121,539 miles

engine cover

heavily undersealed

slight oil leak

under trays

Pass 29 May 2015 118,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box clamp corroded and broken but still secure

Fail 28 May 2015 118,971 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box clamp corroded and broken but still secure

Pass 29 May 2014 113,950 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 109,441 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 109,441 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 103,455 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 91,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 93,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 88,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 84,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 74,815 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,738 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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AF53 KZH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

AF53 KZH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is AF53 KZH safe to buy?

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