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AY53 MLV

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

144,942 mi
Last recorded144,942 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MLV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 144,942 miles

front cross member corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2024 178,678 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 134,121 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 129,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,382 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,165 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 116,813 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,423 miles

front lower shock bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2017 92,664 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,226 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,185 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,898 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,232 miles

All tyres wearing low

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mid exh hanger corroded and cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,232 miles

All tyres wearing low

mid exh hanger corroded and cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,873 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,816 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,298 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,720 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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AY53 MLV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AY53 MLV, 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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AY53 MLV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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