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EK53 VFO

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,238 mi
Last recorded139,238 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 139,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 133,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,994 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,492 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 131,973 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 131,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 130,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 128,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,299 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,797 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 116,045 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 116,043 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,624 miles

Nearside and offside front crossmember corroded near body mounts, but not excessive or seriously weakened.

Rear chassis members swelling with corrosion in places.

inner sills starting to corrode.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 107,620 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside and offside front crossmember corroded near body mounts, but not excessive or seriously weakened.

Rear chassis members swelling with corrosion in places.

inner sills starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,871 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 99,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,900 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 64,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 75,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,441 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,695 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 53,691 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,563 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 VFO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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