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EF53 ESY

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

192,839 mi
Last recorded192,839 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ESY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 192,839 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body damage

Pass 31 Jul 2021 181,616 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear box seal leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2020 175,697 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 164,799 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 164,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking above fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 158,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes which run from front to rear of vehicle and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

exhaust box strap broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Nov 2015 150,364 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting has corroded through. system is still adequately supported

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 145,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 143,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 140,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 138,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 136,303 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 136,303 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 132,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is cutting out on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 125,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 118,136 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 90,763 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 ESY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ESY, 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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EF53 ESY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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