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CX53 VAK

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,017 mi
Last recorded148,017 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VAK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 148,017 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 148,016 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)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front crossmember corroded adjacent body mounting

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

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 125,273 miles

corrosion to front cross member, not within prescribed aera

Pass 26 Oct 2013 117,135 miles

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

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

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

rear spring eye bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,354 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limmit

Fail 25 Oct 2012 107,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres worn close to legal limmit

Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 83,794 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,589 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,502 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 55,736 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 VAK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

CX53 VAK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CX53 VAK safe to buy?

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