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ST53 EKH

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,001 mi
Last recorded139,001 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 EKH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,001 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 139,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,160 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,915 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,641 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

abs wires not secure both front

both front top ball joints locked from top, no nuts on bottom

n/s/f bottom shock absorber nut

Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,034 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,599 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

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 EKH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ST53 EKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST53 EKH registered?

ST53 EKH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ST53 EKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 EKH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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