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EF52 NFZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,697 mi
Last recorded93,697 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 NFZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 93,697 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,178 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 84,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,845 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 77,303 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,645 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,566 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,831 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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EF52 NFZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF52 NFZ, 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

How do I check the history of EF52 NFZ?

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What year was EF52 NFZ registered?

EF52 NFZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is EF52 NFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 NFZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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