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SN53 GFX

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,982 mi
Last recorded129,982 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,982 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front antiroll bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 119,862 miles

All ball joint dust covers perished

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 110,604 miles

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

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,674 miles

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

Nearside handbrake slow to release

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded / weak

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,981 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,524 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both under sills corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,537 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake backplate damp with oil

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,873 miles

all shackle bushs starting to split

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,868 miles

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

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

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

all shackle bushs starting to split

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,722 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,290 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 55,145 miles

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

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

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

o/s front inner drive boot split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,726 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

n/s sill damaged but ok

o/s inner c.v boot split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,889 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 41,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s front inner drive boot split

slight foot brake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,993 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 GFX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN53 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

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

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