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EO53 UAG

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,478 mi
Last recorded103,478 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 UAG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,478 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside rear lense damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2014 103,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside rear lense damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,499 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 92,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion on both main metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,007 miles

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coverings and running behind fuel tank

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,114 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 59,114 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,657 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,437 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 38,437 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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 UAG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EO53 UAG, 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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EO53 UAG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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