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CX53 LHO

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,138 mi
Last recorded210,138 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LHO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 210,138 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 198,405 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 198,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 182,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 167,817 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 167,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 160,162 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 151,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 151,300 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 145,303 miles

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

centre exhaust support clamp corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 135,044 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 120,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 120,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 108,738 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,161 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 97,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,865 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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CX53 LHO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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