MOT Status
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157,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front daylight running light not working
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
alternator belt frayng badly
Nearside Front daylight running light not working
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
alternator belt frayng badly
Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front daytime running light not working
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
alternator belt badly frayed and whipping around
coolant bottle on min cilp on coolant retern pipe not on oil level on min
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended socket misaligned,unable to insert test rig (4.10 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
gvw 3200kg,test class changed to class 4 as per ministry special notice
handbrake travel/imbalance
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected unable to fasten wiring test rig.operation not tested (1.9.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
gvw 3200kg,test class changed to class 4 as per ministry special notice
handbrake travel/imbalance
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FK53 LOU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2012 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 79,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FK53 LOU, 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 14 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FK53 LOU registered?
FK53 LOU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is FK53 LOU safe to buy?
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