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EA53 JTX

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,864 mi
Last recorded116,864 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 JTX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust bolt missing

underside corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 115,076 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,429 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all exhaust mounts corroded

all tyres perished

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 105,818 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot has slight cracking

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,268 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO METAL FUEL PIPES (FRONT)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 99,267 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO METAL FUEL PIPES (FRONT)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,188 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,066 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,555 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 84,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 84,866 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,186 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,368 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,744 miles

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

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 JTX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA53 JTX, 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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What year was EA53 JTX registered?

EA53 JTX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is EA53 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 JTX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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