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AF53 NNX

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,696 mi
Last recorded183,696 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 183,696 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear body corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2023 183,685 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear body corroded inner wheel arch area

Nearside Rear outer body panel corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body corroded inner wheel arch area

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 181,150 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossbar holed (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 181,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossbar holed (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 178,954 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

rear bench seat backrest missing

Fail 1 Sep 2021 178,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

rear bench seat backrest missing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 167,124 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bench seat backrest missing

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 167,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bench seat backrest missing

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 159,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 151,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 151,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 143,288 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,742 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 131,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 120,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 108,089 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,603 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,244 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,124 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,147 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,179 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 NNX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NNX, 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 NNX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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