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CE53 YOT

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,640 mi
Last recorded124,640 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 124,640 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Small crack in offside mirrior.

Fail 29 Nov 2014 124,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Small crack in offside mirrior.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,692 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 90,681 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,705 miles

front nearside and offside brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 70,696 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre high level stop lamp not working

front nearside and offside brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,899 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,209 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2007 43,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,146 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 31,146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 YOT is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YOT, 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 CE53 YOT registered?

CE53 YOT is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is CE53 YOT safe to buy?

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