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CK53 KAA

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

181,171 mi
Last recorded181,171 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 181,171 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 150,314 miles

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,415 miles

all chassis sections starting to corrode heavily

Fail 2 Nov 2020 146,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all chassis sections starting to corrode heavily

Pass 5 Nov 2019 143,856 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 143,856 miles

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 140,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 140,752 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested exhaust not connected to tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 137,727 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 137,727 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 133,694 miles

Intercooler split

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 133,688 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Intercooler split

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,166 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 130,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 128,409 miles

Coil light flashing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 128,409 miles

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

Coil light flashing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 125,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coil light flashing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 125,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coil light flashing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,146 miles

glow plug light flashing

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2012 121,146 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

glow plug light flashing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 111,820 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 111,820 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 106,806 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 106,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 99,095 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2008 99,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2007 76,846 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,074 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 55,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KAA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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