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Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Underbody Corroding
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Underbody Corroding
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Underbody corroding
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis with in 30cm of rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis is corroding and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis is corroding and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Corrosion to arears on body
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis is corroding and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated next to body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion to arears on body
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis is corroding and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes at front
Front heavy surface corrosion to chassis, suspension and steering components, not effecting strength
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from proportioning valve to rear axle flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both at front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front to rear fuel pipes corroded at front
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Rear both tyres old & perished
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Rear both tyres old & perished
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded.
O/S/F tyre tread worn on outer edge.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lock stop nylon caps worn
wipers smear slightly
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING LOW ON OUTTER EDGES.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING LOW ON OUTTER EDGES.
o/s/f and n/s/f nylon full lock bump caps worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f and n/s/f nylon full lock bump caps worn
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AK53 VUP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VUP, 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 VUP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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