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EK53 VGA

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,206 mi
Last recorded100,206 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VGA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 100,206 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2020 100,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,978 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2019 96,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,921 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 94,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 88,786 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,920 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,750 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 78,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,239 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 70,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 50,125 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 45,775 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracked o/s mirror glass.

front fog lights damaged and in/op.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,775 miles

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

cracked o/s mirror glass.

front fog lights damaged and in/op.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,294 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,663 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 VGA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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