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EX53 ESF

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

112,665 mi
Last recorded112,665 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ESF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 112,665 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 112,665 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 112,574 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 112,353 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 111,568 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and all suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 111,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 111,135 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 111,097 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,146 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 110,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 109,212 miles

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))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 109,209 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 107,869 miles

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))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 107,866 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,048 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,044 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,465 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 104,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,466 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 101,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,614 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,393 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 92,393 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 88,759 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 88,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 83,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 73,211 miles

centre exhaust bracket is in poor condition

near side rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,434 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 55,202 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,510 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 18,228 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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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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