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AK53 KNB

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,633 mi
Last recorded154,633 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 154,633 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 154,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure bolts loose both side at rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 150,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 150,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 150,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 150,462 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passenger footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play all (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play all joints (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 145,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 145,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 142,485 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 141,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 140,587 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 138,624 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted Front windows ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 138,624 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure All four U bolts do not have locking washers or nuts fitted (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Aftermarket led lights fitted that are not anywhere near bright to see from a distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired braided hose fitted but not secured, allowing it to foul suspension/drive shaft (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired braided hose fitted but not secured, allowing it to foul suspension/drive shaft (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted Front windows ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,686 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 121,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 102,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,860 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,073 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 81,073 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,702 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,182 miles

All 4 tyres Close To The Limit

Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,182 miles

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

All 4 tyres Close To The Limit

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,991 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,561 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 40,561 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 KNB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK53 KNB, 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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AK53 KNB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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