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EK53 VFM

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

235,708 mi
Last recorded235,708 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VFM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 235,708 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 235,693 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear broke (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 235,083 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 223,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 208,536 miles

O/s/r lamp lense cracked

*Wear/play both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes*

*Wear/play n/s/f top suspension arm rear bush*

*Wear/play o/s/f driveshaft/diff*

*front no. plate deteriorated*

Bonnet stay clip broken

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and broken up

O/s/f wing corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 208,536 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

*Wear/play both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes*

*Wear/play n/s/f top suspension arm rear bush*

*Wear/play o/s/f driveshaft/diff*

*front no. plate deteriorated*

Bonnet stay clip broken

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and broken up

O/s/f wing corroded

O/s/r lamp lense cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2015 194,027 miles

front number plate deteriorated.

fuel pipes corroded at front of vehicle.

wear/play n/s/f top wishbone rear bush.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 178,902 miles

Both front bump stops seperating

Front no. plate discoloured

Noise o/s/r drum area

O/s/f outer CV gaiter perish cracked

O/s/f wing corroded

O/s/r handbrake cable mounting bracket corroded away

Fail 1 Sep 2014 178,902 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front bump stops seperating

Front no. plate discoloured

Noise o/s/r drum area

O/s/f outer CV gaiter perish cracked

O/s/f wing corroded

O/s/r handbrake cable mounting bracket corroded away

Pass 2 Sep 2013 163,864 miles

Drivers seat belt worn

Front no. plate discoloured

N/s/f outer CV gaiter perished and cracked and small split

O/s handbrake cable mounting bracket corroded and breaking up

Pass 11 Sep 2012 149,321 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and breaking up

Front no. plate discoloured

N/s/f outer CV gaiter perish cracked

Rear handbrake cables outer case splitting

Slight oil leak o/s/f diff seal

Spare wheel insecure and low tread

Fail 11 Sep 2012 149,321 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and breaking up

Front no. plate discoloured

N/s/f outer CV gaiter perish cracked

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear handbrake cables outer case splitting

Slight oil leak o/s/f diff seal

Spare wheel insecure and low tread

Pass 30 Aug 2011 132,564 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking check/adjust)

Both rear shock absorber shrouds breaking up

Front No. plate discoloured

Front wipers smear

N/s/f outer CV gaiter perished and cracked

N/s/f tyre near legal limit

Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Slight oil leak front diff (O/s shaft seal)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 31 Aug 2010 116,037 miles

drivers seat belt fluffing

front number plate discoloured

oil mist front diff (suspect o/s shaft seal)

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2009 100,311 miles

front number plate discoloured

front wipers smear

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front outer cv gaiters persih cracked

n/s headlamp on minimum spec(adjuster in op)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 100,311 miles

both front outer cv gaiters persih cracked

front number plate discoloured

front wipers smear

n/s headlamp on minimum spec(adjuster in op)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,188 miles

Front No. plate discoloured

Front wipers smear screen

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded and breaking up

Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,910 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 69,910 miles

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Both front outer c.v. gaiters perish cracked.

Front wipers smear screen.

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

Rear fog lamp body damaged.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,442 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 52,442 miles

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)

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 VFM is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VFM, 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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EK53 VFM is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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