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ET53 AAO

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,718 mi
Last recorded144,718 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 AAO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 144,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 140,020 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 136,659 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 136,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 125,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 119,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 112,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 103,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 96,586 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on front suspension.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,004 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,004 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,895 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,362 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,969 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,331 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,193 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,162 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,165 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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ET53 AAO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ET53 AAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 AAO registered?

ET53 AAO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is ET53 AAO safe to buy?

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