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CF53 HZH

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,273 mi
Last recorded157,273 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 157,273 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 144,808 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 144,807 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 133,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 121,885 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 121,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,679 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 107,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,311 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,309 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,725 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 87,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,383 miles

o/s/r shocker casing rusted away

Fail 5 Aug 2011 76,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r shocker casing rusted away

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,335 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,489 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 39,414 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 HZH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HZH, 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 HZH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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