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CK53 KBX

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,499 mi
Last recorded158,499 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 158,499 miles

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

Poor welded repairs to nsr chassis rail

Poor welded repairs to towbar

Slightly sharp edges on nsr body corner

Fail 16 Dec 2020 158,489 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Poor welded repairs to nsr chassis rail

Poor welded repairs to towbar

Slightly sharp edges on nsr body corner

Pass 28 Nov 2019 148,445 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 148,445 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 141,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 140,264 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 140,264 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 136,555 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff covered with mud (3.6.E.3)

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

spare tyre stowing chain is hanging loose under vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2016 136,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff covered with mud (3.6.E.3)

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

spare tyre stowing chain is hanging loose under vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,075 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from gearbox.

rear brake valve and all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle chassis and suspension very dirty

Fail 3 Nov 2015 132,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from gearbox.

rear brake valve and all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle chassis and suspension very dirty

Pass 5 Nov 2014 122,075 miles

oil leak from gearbox.

underside of vehicle very muddy at time of test.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 122,067 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox.

underside of vehicle very muddy at time of test.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 119,389 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 119,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,924 miles

Air bag light on

Fuel pipes rusty

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

Surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 18 Oct 2012 113,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

Fuel pipes rusty

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

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 8 Nov 2011 107,800 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 107,800 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,153 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 107,153 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 96,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,176 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,459 miles

Centre exhaust box mounting in poor condition.

Driver's mirror has a small crack.

High level brake light appears to have been removed.

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 81,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre exhaust box mounting in poor condition.

Driver's mirror has a small crack.

High level brake light appears to have been removed.

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,023 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 65,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 KBX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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