MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 265/70/15 (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
vehicle has different size tyres fitted front and rear
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 265/70/15 (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
vehicle has different size tyres fitted front and rear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low NOT DONE (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
steering box has slight oil leak
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
steering box has slight oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 HCN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 HCN, 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 HCN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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