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EF52 XEB

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,973 mi
Last recorded147,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 XEB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 147,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 144,591 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 141,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 138,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 135,849 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,763 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 130,711 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,407 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 125,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 121,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,929 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,227 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,518 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,763 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 73,035 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,232 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 48,342 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,342 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,087 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,490 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 XEB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF52 XEB, 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

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What year was EF52 XEB registered?

EF52 XEB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is EF52 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 XEB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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