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AO53 RXX

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,737 mi
Last recorded139,737 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RXX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 139,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

glow plug light flashing when running (ok as pre 2008)

Fail 2 Dec 2022 139,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

glow plug light flashing when running (ok as pre 2008)

Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners on rear view mirror causing a obstruction ()

undertrays

Pass 14 Dec 2020 136,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror ()

undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 23 Dec 2019 134,929 miles

undertrays obstructing some items

Fail 18 Dec 2019 134,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 17 Dec 2018 132,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,371 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 127,128 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded on load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,291 miles

Engine glow plug light flashing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 123,418 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 123,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 121,845 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 118,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 111,103 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 111,103 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,991 miles

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

under body shields fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,180 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,820 miles

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

exhaust silencer strap badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,788 miles

slight crack n/s/r lamp lens

Fail 5 Oct 2007 51,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

slight crack n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,011 miles

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

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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AO53 RXX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO53 RXX, 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 AO53 RXX registered?

AO53 RXX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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