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AF53 LMJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,789 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2021 88,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 83,730 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,001 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 77,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,535 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,670 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,175 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,758 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 45,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 44,132 miles

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

battery inscure

center exhaust strap cracked

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,132 miles

battery inscure

center exhaust strap cracked

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,166 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,630 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 LMJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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