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EA53 OJL

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,542 mi
Last recorded203,542 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 203,542 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tape over light lens, not affecting light output

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 203,542 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tape over light lens, not affecting light output

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 193,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 184,708 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 184,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 184,701 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 184,698 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 180,613 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 176,760 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded on chassis ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 174,655 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 174,652 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 172,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 170,583 miles

o/s/f bumper corrosion/sharp edges

Fail 7 Oct 2015 170,583 miles

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

o/s/f bumper corrosion/sharp edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 164,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 155,037 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 155,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear registration lamp bulbs dim

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front position lamp bulb dim

silencer support strap missing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 143,949 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 143,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 136,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 136,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 127,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 118,601 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 118,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 113,794 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 96,429 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 77,602 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 OJL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

EA53 OJL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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