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EF53 HCN

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,229 mi
Last recorded144,229 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 144,229 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 144,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 136,568 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 136,568 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 130,661 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 130,661 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 120,820 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 113,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 94,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 83,315 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 69,608 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 38,813 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 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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