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EA53 JVJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,765 mi
Last recorded180,765 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 180,765 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 179,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 171,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 171,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 160,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear steel brake pipes surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 160,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear steel brake pipes surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 156,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 156,057 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 151,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 145,992 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 141,131 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 136,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 131,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 127,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre worn outer edge

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

undertray fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2008 113,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 82,577 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,557 miles

Exhaust centre box mounting very corroded

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

Undertray fitted to front of vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2006 53,557 miles

Exhaust centre box mounting very corroded

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

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

Undertray fitted to front of vehicle

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 JVJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVJ, 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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EA53 JVJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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