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AV53 OZU

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,488 mi
Last recorded164,488 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OZU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 164,488 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 164,471 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 160,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 154,190 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 154,190 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 147,929 miles

Rear Exhaust mountings in poor condition

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

Under body corrosion in places

Pass 23 Aug 2018 144,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 140,754 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 131,848 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 131,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear damping soft

Fail 29 Aug 2014 125,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear damping soft

Pass 30 Aug 2013 107,881 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipes to flexis corroding

both front to rear pipes corroded to and from flexi hoses

rear diff seal small leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,683 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust centre support bracket broken but system still adequetly supported

general light corrosion

nearside front brake flexi hose damp at fixing to caiper, no signs of leaking

offside front tyre wearing. nearside front close to / on wear limit, and both rear tyres wearing close to wear limit

Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,982 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 79,977 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,482 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,480 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,774 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 60,773 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,535 miles

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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AV53 OZU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV53 OZU, 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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AV53 OZU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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