MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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AX53 LHH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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