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AM53 JBY

2003 Ford Ranger

Bronze Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,008 mi
Last recorded205,008 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 JBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 205,008 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 197,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 189,835 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 180,905 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2014 180,902 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 insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 168,888 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 168,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

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 JBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Bronze with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JBY, 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 AM53 JBY registered?

AM53 JBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM53 JBY safe to buy?

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