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AF53 LVJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,180 mi
Last recorded89,180 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,180 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake req adjusment

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2016 89,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake req adjusment

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,099 miles

both rear spring hangers slight play

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,844 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,844 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,749 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 75,749 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,819 miles

battery insecure

nearside mirror deteriorated

puncture nearside rear

rear spring leafs displaced

wear at front spring bushes

Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,819 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

nearside mirror deteriorated

puncture nearside rear

rear leaf springs splayed

Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,611 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,611 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,172 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,821 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,166 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 40,166 miles

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

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 31,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 LVJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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