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CW53 HWF

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

206,969 mi
Last recorded206,969 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HWF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 206,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 205,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 205,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 203,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 203,455 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 200,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 196,906 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2019 191,680 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2018 183,347 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 183,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 173,215 miles

All brake pipes coated in wax or plastic

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 25 Nov 2017 173,215 miles

All brake pipes coated in wax or plastic

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 162,962 miles

All brake pipes under vehicle coated in wax and plastic

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster cracked

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 155,296 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear lamp cluster cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2014 149,263 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside rear lamp cluster cracked

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2013 141,531 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Nov 2013 141,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2012 135,033 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 135,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 124,063 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 124,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,566 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,604 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 68,104 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,325 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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CW53 HWF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW53 HWF, 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 CW53 HWF registered?

CW53 HWF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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