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CP53 LVL

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,273 mi
Last recorded141,273 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 141,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired forward of front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

All chassis and most of under side of vehicle has corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside rear tailgate catch does not secure but tailgate not insecure at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to chassis rail inner surface obscured by fuel tank

towbar socket cover missing

Pass 30 Dec 2017 127,185 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 127,173 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 116,218 miles

All chassis and most of under side of vehicle has corrosion

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre rear, on chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front, on inner chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

Offside front indicator bracket broken and light loose but not insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to chassis rail inner surface obscured by fuel tank, difficult to see ,but what can be seen not considered excessive.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 115,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In two places (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All chassis and most of under side of vehicle has corrosion

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

Offside front indicator bracket broken and light loose but not insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 133,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,453 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 123,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 117,224 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front registration plate slight deteriation, not likely to be mis-read

Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,820 miles

exhaust mount broken

Fail 4 Jan 2013 111,819 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Oct 2012 111,776 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,723 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,205 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 101,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,486 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding

prgressive corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Dec 2008 77,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,094 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,741 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 48,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LVL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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