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AF53 LBN

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,484 mi
Last recorded193,484 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 193,484 miles

Nearside parking brake poor

Fail 9 Sep 2024 193,484 miles

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

Nearside parking brake poor

Pass 3 Aug 2023 191,685 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 191,498 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 179,832 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 172,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 172,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 153,251 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 153,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 146,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 146,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 128,754 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 116,680 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 116,672 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,652 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 96,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,298 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,683 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 66,683 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 46,368 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 46,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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 LBN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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