MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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)
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
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
front number plate deteriorated.
fuel pipes corroded at front of vehicle.
wear/play n/s/f top wishbone rear bush.
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
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
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
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
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
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
drivers seat belt fluffing
front number plate discoloured
oil mist front diff (suspect o/s shaft seal)
rear shock absorber shrouds corroded
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
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
Front No. plate discoloured
Front wipers smear screen
Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded and breaking up
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.
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?
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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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