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DA53 FLH

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,754 mi
Last recorded149,754 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FLH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 149,754 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 149,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 141,158 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 141,158 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 126,886 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 126,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,096 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,870 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 81,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,066 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 47,383 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,308 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 36,308 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DA53 FLH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DA53 FLH, 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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DA53 FLH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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