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CF53 EJE

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,165 mi
Last recorded177,165 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 EJE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 177,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 177,151 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust tail pipe connected (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury load area by light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability both front links (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 169,144 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 169,134 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 162,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 158,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust strap cracked

Rear cross member rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2019 155,666 miles

Rear cross member rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2018 151,480 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 146,691 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare wheel carrier crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 142,197 miles

All rear brake pipes corroding

Centre exhaust band corroded through but system still adequately supported

Fuel pipes on offside chassis leg corroded

Nearside and Offside rear damper casings badly corroded

Nearside c.v gaiter deteriorating

Rear brake pipes by fuel tank corroding

Rear chassis crossbrace by rear spring hanger mounts corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 142,195 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

All rear brake pipes corroding

Centre exhaust band corroded through but system still adequately supported

Fuel pipes on offside chassis leg corroded

Nearside and Offside rear damper casings badly corroded

Nearside c.v gaiter deteriorating

Rear brake pipes by fuel tank corroding

Rear chassis crossbrace by rear spring hanger mounts corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 137,684 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded through but exhaust still secure.

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside rear leaf spring has a leaf slightly misaligned.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 123,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 108,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,893 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 93,893 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,626 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 81,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,527 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,196 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 42,196 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,899 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 EJE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF53 EJE, 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 EJE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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