MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all over body corroded
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
emissions too clean for test result
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK53 VGN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 VGN, 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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What year was EK53 VGN registered?
EK53 VGN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is EK53 VGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK53 VGN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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