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CX53 ZTL

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,721 mi
Last recorded176,721 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 176,721 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm off idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 162,803 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2018 162,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 May 2017 146,281 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 146,277 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 133,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 27 May 2016 133,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 12 May 2015 121,904 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 109,832 miles

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

play in streeing joints

Fail 9 May 2014 109,487 miles

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

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

play in streeing joints

Pass 9 May 2013 100,106 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 92,025 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 82,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 82,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 62,584 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 62,538 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 52,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,412 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 ZTL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZTL, 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 ZTL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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