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FE53 ULD

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

182,585 mi
Last recorded182,585 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ULD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 182,585 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 180,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 177,267 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 173,490 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 169,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 164,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 157,435 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 149,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 143,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 135,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 128,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,087 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 120,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 2 Oct 2012 110,165 miles

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

all brake pipes on rear will soon need attention,n/side rear spring front bolt will soon need attention[insecure]

Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,900 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,236 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 ULD is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ULD, 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 ULD registered?

FE53 ULD is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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