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AF53 OSC

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,794 mi
Last recorded142,794 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OSC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 142,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 142,712 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 135,019 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 134,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gator split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 127,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2021 118,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion starting on several brake pipes across underbody. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/underbody starting to corrode in several areas.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face quite corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole near rearmost mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure Loosely cable tied into position (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 118,900 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Glass fog lamp broken leaving sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front panel behind bumper, beside body mount corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front panel beside body mounting corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% brake imbalance recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion starting on several brake pipes across underbody. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/underbody starting to corrode in several areas.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face quite corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole near rearmost mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure Loosely cable tied into position (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 118,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,343 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from load valve going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2020 110,343 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from load valve going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2020 110,343 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from load valve going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 109,413 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,189 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 108,186 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,849 miles

Mid exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Mar 2017 103,845 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Mid exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,044 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,034 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,046 miles

N/S/F WIPER BLAD SPLIT BUT CLEARING OK

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,906 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,250 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,060 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,361 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,742 miles

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

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 OSC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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