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FG53 HKH

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,087 mi
Last recorded144,087 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 HKH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 144,087 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 139,941 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 129,736 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 120,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,825 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre silencer mount bracket corroded thin

rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded thin

Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,741 miles

anti roll bar bushes cracking

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded thin

front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,879 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 66,051 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 58,286 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,462 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,462 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,476 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 39,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,517 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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FG53 HKH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG53 HKH, 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 FG53 HKH registered?

FG53 HKH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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