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AF53 OPJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,320 mi
Last recorded182,320 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 182,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 182,244 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings infront of rear spring front anchor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind diesel tank at rear spring front anchor point (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 169,329 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 169,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust broken tail pipe missing no supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

unable to test emisions due to missing exhaust section

Centre propshaft u/j badly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2014 156,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 143,536 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 131,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 131,642 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,467 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 118,467 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 106,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 93,537 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,310 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 66,882 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,967 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 OPJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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