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FE53 FXL

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,630 mi
Last recorded162,630 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 FXL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 162,630 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 152,469 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 139,237 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 139,236 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,385 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 122,385 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 109,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play n/s/f steering arm balljoint

Fail 3 Nov 2011 109,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play n/s/f steering arm balljoint

Pass 22 Sep 2010 96,222 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 96,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,930 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 76,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,569 miles

battery loose and insecure

n/s o/s rear suspension shockers showing very slight signs of dampness legal at test

o/s rear suspension leaf spring mount bush showing slight signs of wear legal at test

Fail 25 Sep 2007 41,566 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

battery loose and insecure

n/s o/s rear suspension shockers showing very slight signs of dampness legal at test

o/s rear suspension leaf spring mount bush showing slight signs of wear legal at test

spare wheel tyre flat

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,027 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 39,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FE53 FXL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FE53 FXL, 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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What year was FE53 FXL registered?

FE53 FXL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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