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AX53 LHH

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,040 mi
Last recorded230,040 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LHH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 230,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion On N/S/F Inner Wing

Pass 5 Nov 2019 215,430 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 215,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 205,079 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 189,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 189,406 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 180,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front interior door release handle insecure

Offside front to rear fuel and brake pipes rusty at front

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension leaf springs and hangers slightly corroded both sides

Fail 19 Jan 2017 180,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 265/70 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and damaged exposing inner cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working insecure (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front interior door release handle insecure

Offside front to rear fuel and brake pipes rusty at front

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension leaf springs and hangers slightly corroded both sides

Pass 15 Dec 2015 174,065 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 174,065 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 158,813 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear seat belts not checked due to vehicle loaded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 158,519 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear seat belts not checked due to vehicle loaded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 143,996 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 137,050 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 124,799 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 124,799 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 115,127 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 107,189 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 96,164 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 85,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,438 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 LHH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHH, 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 LHH registered?

AX53 LHH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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