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ST53 HCN

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,596 mi
Last recorded155,596 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 HCN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 155,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

body mountings corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension corroded

middle exhaust mounting broken

rear pickup body floor and wheel arches corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 155,582 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

body mountings corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension corroded

middle exhaust mounting broken

rear pickup body floor and wheel arches corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 136,256 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brakes slight imbalanced and may require maintenance

Fail 11 Dec 2012 136,254 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 126,887 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 117,059 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 117,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 101,824 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 101,824 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 89,242 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 75,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,511 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,517 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly 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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ST53 HCN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HCN, 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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ST53 HCN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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