MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Number plate in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Centre (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Number plate in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
spare wheel carrier beam corroded.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
spare wheel carrier beam corroded.
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body corroded towards rear
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body corroded towards rear
both front brake pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both excessive inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low also lamp held in with block of wood (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both excessive inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre pipe o/side along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre bracket (7.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing Bush and mount bracket missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise offside rear shock absorber lower rubber worn
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise offside rear shock absorber lower rubber worn
advise both rear tryes worn 2.5 mm
advise brake pipes to and from compensator corroded
all brake pipes out of load valve slightly corroded
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AX53 MXP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 AX53 MXP, 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 MXP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 December 2003.
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