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AF53 LJK

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,540 mi
Last recorded169,540 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LJK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 169,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 160,630 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 160,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 156,198 miles

Both front bump stops weak or missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower The screen is cracked but not in the drivers view.

The chassis has areas of corrosion.

The rear exhaust hanger is corroded/weak

Fail 6 Oct 2017 156,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle strap broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front bump stops weak or missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower The screen is cracked but not in the drivers view.

The chassis has areas of corrosion.

The rear exhaust hanger is corroded/weak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 148,647 miles

Light corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Feb 2015 130,872 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 130,423 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 117,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 108,570 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes starting tobind on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 98,889 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres near limit

Fail 29 Jan 2011 88,282 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

tyres getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2011 88,282 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

tyres getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2010 76,409 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,243 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 66,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,331 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 54,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,443 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 LJK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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