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CP53 AFJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,427 mi
Last recorded124,427 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 AFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 124,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavily corroded on underside of vehicle heavily underseald

Pass 12 Jun 2025 123,470 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 121,484 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 119,622 miles

General corrosion

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 118,324 miles

General corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2020 115,391 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,235 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,128 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise corrosion on chassis

Fail 8 Oct 2014 95,128 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,651 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 84,651 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,655 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,415 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,413 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 67,388 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,460 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,517 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,614 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 38,614 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,255 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 26,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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CP53 AFJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP53 AFJ, 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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CP53 AFJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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