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CX53 VUT

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,440 mi
Last recorded171,440 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 171,440 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 171,312 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 156,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 148,221 miles

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 135,750 miles

all brake lines corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2019 135,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 133,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 131,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 104,940 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,570 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,895 miles

Centre exhaust strap broken but system still adequatly supported.

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

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

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,218 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,916 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 64,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,361 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 57,352 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VUT is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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