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EK53 ZLZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,481 mi
Last recorded153,481 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 153,481 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Vehicle structure has corrosion bluid up on the Underbody

Fail 2 Apr 2025 153,481 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure has corrosion bluid up on the Underbody

Fail 17 Aug 2023 153,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 147,895 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 141,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/engine bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 135,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2020 135,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2019 129,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 120,693 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 120,693 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,782 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion two places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from offside front drive shaft seal

Fail 30 Oct 2017 110,782 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion two places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from offside front drive shaft seal

Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,605 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,012 miles

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

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 93,010 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front leading rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 87,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 79,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 72,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,924 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,760 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 52,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,881 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,065 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,070 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 ZLZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

EK53 ZLZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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