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FE53 SSZ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,297 mi
Last recorded132,297 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SSZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 132,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 131,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 131,112 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 131,009 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,572 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 129,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 119,758 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 119,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,144 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre and rear nearside /offside chassis frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front nearside and offside radiator mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 109,144 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre and rear nearside /offside chassis frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front nearside and offside radiator mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 96,234 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,396 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 87,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,355 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,559 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 77,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2013 69,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,546 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,795 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2010 45,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,978 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,437 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,344 miles

Centre section of the exhaust strap is broken but still providing support ok

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 SSZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FE53 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

FE53 SSZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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