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CK53 JBY

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,880 mi
Last recorded160,880 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 JBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 160,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2013 160,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 158,550 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 158,550 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)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 158,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 136,188 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 136,182 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 109,271 miles

Rear check wheel nuts after 50 miles .re check rear spring u bolts aswell

Fail 27 Sep 2010 109,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 86,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,653 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 62,653 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,103 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,103 miles

Nearside Front 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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CK53 JBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CK53 JBY, 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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CK53 JBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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