MOT Status
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112,665 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all suspension components corroded
chassis corroded
front body mountings corroded behind rear wheels
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
front body mountings corroded behind rear wheels
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all suspension components corroded
chassis corroded
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside vehicle showing signs of corrosion / been undersealed and repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
front crossmember corroded
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
chassis and all suspension components corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
chassis and all suspension components corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both sides outer (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure and centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central exhaust brackets broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer c.v. boot perished
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust brackets broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer c.v. boot perished
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mounting corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust mounting broken
rear exhaust mounting corroded
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust bracket is in poor condition
near side rear tyre worn to legal limit
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX53 ESF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 EX53 ESF, 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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EX53 ESF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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