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AK53 KPL

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,808 mi
Last recorded163,808 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2019 163,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Rear exhaust hanger damaged

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake caliper play in slider pins

Offside Front fuel pipe close to steering column

Pass 30 Nov 2018 173,610 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 155,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt tools on rear seats ()

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing steering coloum (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 148,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 142,416 miles

Front shock worn slighty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,212 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 129,539 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 122,701 miles

small play in steering

Fail 4 Dec 2013 122,701 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

small play in steering

Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,416 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 88,072 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Squeal from brakes and front brakes dragging a little, front shocks a little weak, slight leak from egr valve, some play in rear wheel bearings

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 88,072 miles

Squeal from brakes and front brakes dragging a little, front shocks a little weak, slight leak from egr valve, some play in rear wheel bearings

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,917 miles

fuel pipes and brakes pipes corroded, suggect wax of chassis etc.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,734 miles

Rear exhaust box strap corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,492 miles

rear tyres at 3mm in centre

small chips to screen

steering lock stops worn

underside generally starting to rust

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,000 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 KPL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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