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EA53 TPX

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 140,334 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 140,334 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 139,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 139,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 121,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,455 miles

Centre exhaust box strap broke but system still supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 97,421 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust box strap broke but system still supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,759 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

exhaust centre bracket snapped/rusted through

slight bind on o/s/f brake

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,882 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,972 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,230 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 52,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,027 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,591 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 40,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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 TPX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

EA53 TPX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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