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CK53 KBJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,886 mi
Last recorded172,886 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 172,886 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 160,803 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 160,438 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 157,464 miles

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 157,464 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 153,900 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 153,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 148,797 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 143,879 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 143,867 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 138,116 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 131,105 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 131,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 123,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2016 123,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,190 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,933 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,370 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,351 miles

osf outer cv boot cracking slightly.small crack on osf door mirror.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,797 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,719 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 72,719 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,439 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 24,355 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 24,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,397 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 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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