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EK53 ZJY

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,617 mi
Last recorded170,617 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 170,617 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 170,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 166,443 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 154,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

chassis has surface corrosion

rear silencer hanger/strap corroded through but exhaust is still supported

Fail 29 Nov 2016 154,234 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing bottom ball joint nut loose and split pin missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

chassis has surface corrosion

rear silencer hanger/strap corroded through but exhaust is still supported

Pass 2 Dec 2015 154,278 miles

Nearside front outer CVJ boot leaking at clip

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on edge

Signs of nearside front brake flexi rubbibg on driveshaft, not seen under test conditions

Spare tyre defective

Surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 30 Nov 2015 145,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front outer CVJ boot leaking at clip

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on edge

Signs of nearside front brake flexi rubbibg on driveshaft, not seen under test conditions

Spare tyre defective

Surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2014 138,003 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 137,999 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 122,179 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 122,150 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 101,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,299 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,808 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 62,153 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,654 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,678 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,099 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 ZJY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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