MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing SPLIT PIN MISSING (5.3.6 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing SPLIT PIN MISSING (5.3.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached NUT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front BODY MOUNTS CORRODED
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
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 Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Within 2cm of body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing holed sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Within 2cm of body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FRONT TYRES ON TREAD LIMITS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
front lower crossmember panel corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
FRONT TYRES ON TREAD LIMITS
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
front lower crossmember panel corroded
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
offside front brake sticking slightly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
offside front brake sticking slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
osf outer cv boot cracking slightly.small crack on osf door mirror.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CK53 KBJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KBJ, 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 KBJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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