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SN53 GCX

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,507 mi
Last recorded90,507 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 GCX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2015 90,507 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested due to vehicle condition

Nearside chassis section excessively corroded at main load bearing areas

Offside chassis split

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both wiper blades smearing

rear exhaust tail pipe hanger corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 67,682 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both wiper blades smearing

rear exhaust tail pipe hanger corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,942 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r swinging shackle bushe deterioated but does not have excess movement

oil leak from possible gearbox

Fail 7 Sep 2011 63,827 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r swinging shackle bushe deterioated but does not have excess movement

oil leak from possible gearbox

Fail 15 Sep 2010 59,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,231 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 47,443 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,443 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 36,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,633 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 27,633 miles

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

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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SN53 GCX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SN53 GCX, 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 SN53 GCX registered?

SN53 GCX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SN53 GCX safe to buy?

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