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EF53 ETJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,900 mi
Last recorded86,900 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 86,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 86,621 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 86,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,020 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front floor corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,510 miles

Both front inner arches are starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,876 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 81,876 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,124 miles

Exhaust bracket is broke

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,366 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is broke

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,543 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,543 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,207 miles

Battery will need replacing in near future.

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding but cannot inspect fully due to fuel tank.

Nearside wiper blade has a small split.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,655 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,577 miles

small split in n/s wiper blade.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,440 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,275 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,740 miles

exhaust box mounting strap corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,470 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 ETJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ETJ, 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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What year was EF53 ETJ registered?

EF53 ETJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is EF53 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 ETJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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