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AK53 SXR

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 125,623 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, 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)

front lower shock bushes worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,449 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,647 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,039 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,622 miles

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,105 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 60,732 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,275 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,457 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 32,139 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 SXR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 SXR registered?

AK53 SXR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AK53 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 SXR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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