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EK53 VFP

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,036 mi
Last recorded151,036 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 151,036 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,991 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 139,611 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 139,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 137,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 137,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 136,088 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 133,693 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,393 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 113,194 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,363 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 82,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,764 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,443 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 VFP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFP, 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 EK53 VFP registered?

EK53 VFP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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