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EU53 NDX

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,707 mi
Last recorded218,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NDX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 218,707 miles

Front shock absorber bushes have slight play

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Steering joints have slight play

Pass 13 May 2016 213,662 miles

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

Steel brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Steering joints have slight play

Fail 29 Apr 2016 213,632 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner face of chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg behind fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steel brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Steering joints have slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2014 200,669 miles

Areas of minor corrosion on the vehicles underside

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 200,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Areas of minor corrosion on the vehicles underside

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 188,755 miles

Areas of slight corrosion on the underside

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 May 2013 188,748 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Areas of slight corrosion on the underside

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2012 175,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 164,653 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

The steering joints have slight play

This vehicle has areas of slight corrosion on its underside

Pass 2 Oct 2009 145,946 miles

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2009 145,946 miles

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

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2008 122,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 107,362 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 107,361 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 89,880 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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EU53 NDX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White 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 EU53 NDX, 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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EU53 NDX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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