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CF53 AUR

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,851 mi
Last recorded130,851 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AUR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 126,182 miles

Brake pipe offside underbody is secured with cable ties

Exhaust mounting defective Middle silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to middle, nearside underbody ()

Handbrake cable offside is secured with a cable tie

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Offside front wing body moulding requires re-securing

Additional battery wiring has been added - No fuse in circuit

Fail 7 Nov 2018 126,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Supporting bracket missing (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Front bolt/bush (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Middle silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured By drivers foot pedals (4.11 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to middle, nearside underbody ()

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Underbody (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Offside front wing body moulding requires re-securing

Rear Electrical wiring insecure By tow bar and fog lamp (4.11 (a) (i))

Additional battery wiring has been added - No fuse in circuit

Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,065 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 121,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,980 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 112,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,223 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tires slightly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,839 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 103,839 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,994 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,177 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 89,177 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,410 miles

rear fog light has slight damage

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,072 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,936 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,298 miles

both rear tyres just legal

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2006 46,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres just legal

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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CF53 AUR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF53 AUR, 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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CF53 AUR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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