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FE53 UKY

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,027 mi
Last recorded24,027 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UKY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 24,027 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 23,662 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box bracket corroded and partially missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,490 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 23,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 19,858 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 17,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 13,978 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer strap rotten and broken. exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 16 Nov 2016 9,390 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 7,147 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 6,241 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 4,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 3,777 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 2,620 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 UKY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

FE53 UKY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 UKY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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