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EF53 JHA

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

213,304 mi
Last recorded213,304 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JHA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 213,304 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 209,736 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 209,736 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 206,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 206,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 201,457 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 195,378 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 190,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 161,431 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 161,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 161,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 138,630 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 119,802 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 73,585 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 73,585 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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 JHA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

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

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