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CX53 URF

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,529 mi
Last recorded75,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 URF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,529 miles

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

Heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 75,529 miles

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

Heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,527 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 70,883 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,883 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,213 miles

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

fule pipes corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 66,213 miles

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

fule pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Oct 2013 55,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,389 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,389 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes need wax oiling asap

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,705 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,269 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 33,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,640 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 URF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX53 URF, 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 URF registered?

CX53 URF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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