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AF53 LHZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 79,423 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside reverse light not working

slight oil leak from rear axle diff seal

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 73,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 73,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 66,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,025 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,136 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,565 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 47,565 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 44,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 42,004 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 42,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,304 miles

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

center exhaust strap snapped

o/s/f lock stop cap worn out

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,839 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,644 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,116 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,560 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,334 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 LHZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

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

Is AF53 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 LHZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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