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FD53 DXB

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,257 mi
Last recorded159,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DXB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 159,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 157,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased front to rear

Pass 25 Jan 2018 151,532 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s o/s corrosian. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 151,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion n/s o/s corrosian. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 147,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front slight play in steering box

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 144,002 miles

Body has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 140,239 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 135,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 129,923 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 124,338 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 119,815 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 119,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 114,297 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 114,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 103,436 miles

centre exhaust mount weak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,877 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 72,164 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm.

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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FD53 DXB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD53 DXB, 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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FD53 DXB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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