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AK53 FYA

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,566 mi
Last recorded143,566 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FYA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 143,566 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,020 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 129,286 miles

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

both front fogs smashed

exhaust middle box mounting broken

front brakes binding

Pass 30 Sep 2010 120,816 miles

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

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

both front fog lamp lenses missing

driver wiper torn

offside front brake binding (strong advise)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 114,425 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust straps

n/s front fog light lens broken

o/s wiper smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,308 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

p/a/s pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,211 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 82,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,780 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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AK53 FYA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK53 FYA, 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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What year was AK53 FYA registered?

AK53 FYA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AK53 FYA safe to buy?

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