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AO53 WRT

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,373 mi
Last recorded124,373 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WRT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm (note rest of tyres 5-6mm),265/75 r15c 113/111t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes around lsv at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 104,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play link bar x2 balljoints (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all at l.s.v (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre silencer strap broken

Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play link bar x2 balljoints (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all at l.s.v (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre silencer strap broken

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,980 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering joints

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,174 miles

Brake Pipes Greased

Pass 18 May 2012 55,686 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 55,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 47,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,983 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 40,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 32,372 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 23,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 6,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 6,234 miles

centre exhaust mount rusty

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 WRT is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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