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EF53 ETD

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,883 mi
Last recorded99,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,883 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 99,883 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 778 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,511 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 84,450 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,835 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 61,643 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,956 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,271 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 35,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,403 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 ETD is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EF53 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

EF53 ETD is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is EF53 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 ETD shows 11 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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