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CF53 CHD

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CHD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,538 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,497 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,475 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,475 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,475 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,494 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,357 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 29,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,924 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 23,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,449 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 18,449 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,337 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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CF53 CHD is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CHD, 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 CF53 CHD registered?

CF53 CHD is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for CF53 CHD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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