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CX53 VKR

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,893 mi
Last recorded174,893 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 174,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components and underside corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 172,295 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 169,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 164,189 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear light lens cracked tapped both

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake light on

underside corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 158,229 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 148,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,523 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 137,520 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 128,535 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 128,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 122,512 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 122,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 115,454 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 115,454 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 105,284 miles

offside rear and nearside rear spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2012 105,240 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear and nearside rear spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,638 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,936 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 78,898 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,020 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 43,001 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,072 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 VKR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

CX53 VKR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is CX53 VKR safe to buy?

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