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CE53 PZZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

139,488 mi
Last recorded139,488 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 PZZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 139,488 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and lens missing

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim damaged and insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes from front to rear brake limiting valve above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 139,488 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and lens missing

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim damaged and insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes from front to rear brake limiting valve above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 131,322 miles

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

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))

exhaust hanger defective

Fail 6 Jul 2024 131,311 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 122,339 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2022 117,711 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SHADOWING (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM + PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 117,694 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SHADOWING (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM + PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 111,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 106,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 106,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,099 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 99,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,180 miles

Nearside Front spot light not working

Nearside Rear signs of oil on back plate

Offside Front inner door panel missing

under side rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,570 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,892 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 78,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 70,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,362 miles

Advise nearside front wheel binding slightly

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 60,279 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Advise nearside front wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,786 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,107 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 42,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,970 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 34,970 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2008 29,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,141 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 17,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,141 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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CE53 PZZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CE53 PZZ, 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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CE53 PZZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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