MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion in chassis
noise in n/s/r brake drum
o/s/f seat belt slightly cut
slight corrosion in all brake pipes
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s wiper blade split
n/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
slight play in steering idler ball joint
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s wiper blade split
n/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
noise in n/s/r brake drum
o/s/f seat belt slightly cut
slight corrosion in all brake pipes
slight corrosion in chassis
slight play in steering idler ball joint
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
front number plate cracked
movement in nearside front indicator
nearside rear tyre worn
number plate lights dim
play in steering ball joints
rear chassis corroded
stone chips in front screen
under trays fitted
underside of vehicle dirty and corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
tow bar loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front brake pipe heavily corroded
offside front brake pipe heavily corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front brake pipe heavily corroded
offside front brake pipe heavily corroded
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 HCA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 AO53 HCA, 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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AO53 HCA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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