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CV53 UWO

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,379 mi
Last recorded109,379 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 UWO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 109,379 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 109,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,397 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 104,397 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 99,285 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 94,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting no outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 94,623 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting no outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 83,383 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 83,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,903 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 77,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged load compersatar to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,674 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 72,674 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 66,405 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,131 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (comp valve) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,077 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,330 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 48,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 42,554 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,534 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,214 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,235 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,036 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,914 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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CV53 UWO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CV53 UWO, 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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What year was CV53 UWO registered?

CV53 UWO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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