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SN53 GFA

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,208 mi
Last recorded167,208 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 167,208 miles

Rear rear body heavily corroded (outer cab effected )

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle effected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 167,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine over limit (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear quarter panel on cab heavily corroded would advise to plate or cover the hole (not effected as outer cab not a permeant fix to chassis to the vehicle)

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear body heavily corroded (outer cab effected )

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle effected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 164,682 miles

Body / skip corroded

Chassis corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 164,679 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar component defective Cross bar corroded and holed (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body / skip corroded

Chassis corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken / system still supported

Pass 8 Aug 2019 163,256 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front bottom ball joint gaitor split

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

Offside Front Antiroll bar link bolt has play in bushes

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 163,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front bottom ball joint gaitor split

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

Offside Front Antiroll bar link bolt has play in bushes

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 157,802 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 157,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 151,557 miles

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

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

general corrosion to the underside

Fail 28 Mar 2017 151,482 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to the underside

Pass 1 Apr 2016 149,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre is perished

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 24 Mar 2016 148,896 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre is perished

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Oct 2014 144,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 136,603 miles

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

general corrosion to underside

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 4 Oct 2013 136,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

general corrosion to underside

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 125,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 111,685 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 110,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,126 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 94,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,978 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 79,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,655 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,030 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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SN53 GFA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFA, 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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SN53 GFA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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