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ST53 ECZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,092 mi
Last recorded132,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 ECZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 132,092 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRESH UNDERSEAL & SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,091 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SHOCK MOUNT/CHASSIS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRESH UNDERSEAL & SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 125,175 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 125,175 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,829 miles

brake pedal travel long

Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,882 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,437 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,595 miles

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

front brake discs corrodeing

Fail 13 Aug 2012 86,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corrodeing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,880 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 79,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,088 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,673 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 63,673 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,883 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 57,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,331 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,298 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 37,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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ST53 ECZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST53 ECZ, 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 ST53 ECZ registered?

ST53 ECZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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