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AM53 HLN

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,071 mi
Last recorded159,071 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HLN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2024 159,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor-chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor-chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2023 157,609 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 157,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 155,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flex rear of front to rearridgid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 151,739 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 151,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2020 149,412 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 145,117 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 141,654 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 141,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 136,544 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 136,493 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 136,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 135,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 131,498 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 127,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 127,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 120,784 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 116,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 106,041 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006

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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AM53 HLN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM53 HLN, 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 AM53 HLN registered?

AM53 HLN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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