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EA53 JFJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,562 mi
Last recorded138,562 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 JFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 138,562 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 138,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 132,405 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 132,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 125,230 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 125,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 113,888 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 113,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,959 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 95,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 86,331 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,331 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 75,434 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,434 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 63,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,239 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,518 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,440 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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EA53 JFJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA53 JFJ, 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 EA53 JFJ registered?

EA53 JFJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is EA53 JFJ safe to buy?

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