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EF53 ERO

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,975 mi
Last recorded163,975 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ERO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 163,975 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 149,667 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 144,493 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot perrished

Offside Front inner wing area at front corroded and weak (not holed)

Rear leaf springs slightly missaligned on leafs

Rear shock covers corroded and holed

brake pipes from compensator valve undersealed

front to rear brake pipes to compensator valve undersealed

fuel pipes corroded

minor power steering leak on pipe connector

Fail 19 Jan 2021 144,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting lower pannel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyclinder end part (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting foot well inner wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting lower pannel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyclinder end part of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing area at front corroded and weak (not holed)

Offside Front outer cv boot perrished

Rear leaf springs slightly missaligned on leafs

Rear shock covers corroded and holed

brake pipes from compensator valve undersealed

front to rear brake pipes to compensator valve undersealed

fuel pipes corroded

minor power steering leak on pipe connector

Pass 8 Jan 2020 138,445 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into and of brake limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,534 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,318 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and both front brake pipes corroded to excess (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2017 118,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 118,592 miles

Emissions not tested Tail pipe of exhaust broken. (7.3.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 110,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 102,007 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 93,022 miles

Front brakes restriced movement

Front tyres advance wear on inner

Pass 22 Dec 2012 90,677 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,057 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,102 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 68,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s foglamp damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2009 68,153 miles

n/s foglamp damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,817 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 47,814 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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EF53 ERO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EF53 ERO, 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 EF53 ERO registered?

EF53 ERO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is EF53 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 ERO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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