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DE53 HRC

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,151 mi
Last recorded80,151 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HRC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,151 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 80,086 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,039 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres hav e cuts in sidewalls

Fail 26 Jun 2009 76,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear lamp units cracked

Both rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls

O/s/f door fouling on wing

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

Rear number plate lights dim

Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,756 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear universal joint on propshaft excessive play

Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 59,995 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DE53 HRC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE53 HRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 HRC registered?

DE53 HRC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is DE53 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 HRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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