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FE53 ULV

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,628 mi
Last recorded106,628 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 106,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,615 miles

rear chassis corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2016 101,615 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

rear chassis corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake hose insecure

offside front drive-shaft not seated leaking oil

Fail 24 Mar 2015 100,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

offside front brake hose insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front drive-shaft not seated leaking oil

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,007 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 89,006 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 79,489 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,867 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,536 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,513 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 ULV 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 71.4%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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