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AX53 HXP

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,796 mi
Last recorded144,796 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HXP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 144,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 102,759 miles

All rear brake pipe cover in copper grease

Fail 2 Aug 2017 102,398 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE LOAD SENSOR TO REAR BRAKE HOSE RUSTED BADLY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes around load valve corroded slightly

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,058 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,873 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,806 miles

centre exhaust hanger rusted and insecure

slight drag on o/s front brake

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,582 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 76,572 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,119 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,941 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,926 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,281 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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AX53 HXP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AX53 HXP, 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 AX53 HXP registered?

AX53 HXP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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