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CF53 GVN

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,618 mi
Last recorded148,618 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 GVN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 148,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 141,582 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked but can still be clearly read

middle exhaust bracket rotten but exhaust secured with wire

o/s and nsr chassis legs corroded

very slight play o/s and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 114,808 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 114,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,960 miles

Front number plate is damaged.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 107,942 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front number plate is damaged.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,262 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 96,751 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,441 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Lower bushes in both front shock absorbers are deteriorating.

There is oil on the front of the engine.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,550 miles

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Lower bushes on front shock absorbers are showing signs of wear.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,058 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 60,058 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,722 miles

Front brake pads are low.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,963 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 30,963 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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CF53 GVN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

CF53 GVN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is CF53 GVN safe to buy?

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