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CK53 JZJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,814 mi
Last recorded141,814 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 141,814 miles

Exhaust mounting defective catalytic convertor bracket corroded off but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at front chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing impact damage (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded on underside but none to excess

Fail 15 Jan 2019 141,794 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front tub mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 140,579 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 140,573 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 134,743 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,180 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play intermediate drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 132,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play intermediate drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 106,726 miles

1.front wiper blades split on edges 2.pinhole in n/s front outer cv boot 3.both front tyres scuffed off on edges 4.surface corrosion of both rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,130 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,377 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 82,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,123 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,986 miles

Front brakes out of balance

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,780 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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CK53 JZJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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