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EO53 RLV

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,272 mi
Last recorded103,272 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 103,272 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,923 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,882 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 86,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,193 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 78,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,866 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Front bumper slightly damaged and corroded.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside front wiper slightly split at ends

Fail 29 Sep 2014 56,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,748 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,974 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,745 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,294 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 RLV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

EO53 RLV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EO53 RLV safe to buy?

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