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2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,200 mi
Last recorded168,200 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 168,200 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 168,200 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 157,982 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 146,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 135,742 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 129,447 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 127,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 108,893 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,272 miles

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 73,459 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,059 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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FE53 SUV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SUV, 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 SUV registered?

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

Is FE53 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 SUV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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