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CK53 JZM

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 125,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody including all Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 May 2023 125,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Underbody including all Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 May 2022 121,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chassis corroded

exhaust and exhaust hangers corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion on body

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2021 116,542 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel rusty

Offside Rear quarter panel rusty

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

glow plug light flashing

Fail 10 May 2021 116,542 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel rusty

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear quarter panel rusty

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

glow plug light flashing

Pass 25 Apr 2020 111,641 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 111,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat belts not checked due to belongings on seats

o/s/front brake hose insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface cracks in offside rear flex hose

Fail 17 Jan 2019 98,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface cracks in offside rear flex hose

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,883 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,881 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,759 miles

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,546 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,469 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,468 miles

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,928 miles

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

battery insurce

Fail 1 Nov 2011 57,927 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

battery insurce

Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,869 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 52,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,938 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,742 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 36,739 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,165 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 JZM is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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