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EK53 UVT

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,878 mi
Last recorded78,878 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UVT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pick-Up Bed In Heavily Corroded Condition

Pick-Up Bed/ Rear Body Panels Have Multiple Corroded Holes But None Are Structural Or Within Prescribed Areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside At Rear In Corroded Condition

Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,183 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Wheel Arch/ Body Support Bracket Fractured

Fail 4 Nov 2024 78,183 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Wheel Arch/ Body Support Bracket Fractured

Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,310 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 77,309 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,402 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corroded underneath

front wings corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear arches and otter sills corrode

Fail 18 Oct 2022 76,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under vehicle excessive corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,974 miles

Nearside Front wing and bumper corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shocker mount corroded

Offside Front wing and bumper corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

chassis badly corroded

corroded badly underneath

fuel pipes corroded

rear tub sills corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 74,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing and bumper corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shocker mount corroded

Offside Front wing and bumper corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

chassis badly corroded

corroded badly underneath

fuel pipes corroded

rear tub sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,276 miles

corroded underneath

fuel pipes corroded

leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,842 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 71,842 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,234 miles

Offside Rear light damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2018 70,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tailgate handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,602 miles

Offside Rear leaf spring front bush deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2017 68,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear leaf spring front bush deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,977 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 66,977 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,068 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,372 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,920 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,399 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,914 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,205 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,264 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,462 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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EK53 UVT is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EK53 UVT, 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 EK53 UVT registered?

EK53 UVT is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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