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EO53 RLU

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

178,722 mi
Last recorded178,722 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 RLU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 178,722 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 172,224 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 165,805 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 159,286 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 153,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 147,398 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 142,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 137,299 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 129,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 121,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 113,132 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 105,380 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 105,378 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 98,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,574 miles

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 31 Oct 2012 92,574 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,811 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 55,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,917 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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EO53 RLU 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 87%.

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 EO53 RLU, 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 EO53 RLU registered?

EO53 RLU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EO53 RLU safe to buy?

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