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AO53 ZSG

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,394 mi
Last recorded184,394 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZSG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 184,394 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 184,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2023 179,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 175,950 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 165,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake load sensing valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front inner wheel arches have non-structural corrosion

vehicle body has general corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2019 165,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake load sensing valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front inner wheel arches have non-structural corrosion

vehicle body has general corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 155,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 26 Aug 2016 142,921 miles

both rear shock dust covers deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 135,544 miles

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

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

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 130,821 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 130,821 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 128,238 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 128,238 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 121,457 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 109,345 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 102,067 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 93,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 84,149 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 84,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZSG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White 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 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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