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FE53 ULF

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,816 mi
Last recorded199,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 199,816 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front body mounting are slightly corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 199,773 miles

Nearside Front Steering idler slight play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various under side of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2020 199,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 199,166 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 197,390 miles

Front Steering linkage slight play

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 197,390 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Steering linkage slight play

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 196,041 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 196,041 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 192,864 miles

Batter cable, negative insecure

Front Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn Both (2.5.C.2c)

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn Both ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 192,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Batter cable, negative insecure

Front Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn Both (2.5.C.2c)

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn Both ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 188,069 miles

DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT FRONT CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2015 188,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE FROM LOAD VALVE TO REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT FRONT CORRODED

Pass 22 Oct 2014 181,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket broken

front and rear suspension componants and chassis corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

handbrake cables brackets corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 173,330 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 162,289 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, 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)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 162,262 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, 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)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 145,091 miles

Exhaust strap around rear main box corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 121,949 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,639 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 77,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,554 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2006 33,486 miles

centre exhaust mounting strap broken

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 ULF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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