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CX53 LHE

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,959 mi
Last recorded174,959 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LHE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 174,959 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 174,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 173,173 miles

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

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

body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 172,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 170,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 168,462 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 167,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 164,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 162,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 162,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 156,599 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Jun 2011 150,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 134,055 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 110,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

crack in offside rear light lens

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 22 Jun 2009 109,716 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

crack in offside rear light lens

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2008 93,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 72,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 71,744 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 71,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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CX53 LHE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CX53 LHE, 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 CX53 LHE registered?

CX53 LHE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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