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EF53 GYU

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,244 mi
Last recorded199,244 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GYU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 199,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 199,240 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 196,226 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 189,083 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 189,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 185,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 173,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 159,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 146,990 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 138,208 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 123,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 123,354 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 122,536 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2012 122,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2011 121,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2010 120,820 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 118,708 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 115,421 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 106,637 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 54,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,873 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 GYU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

EF53 GYU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is EF53 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 GYU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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