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ST53 NFK

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,865 mi
Last recorded168,865 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 168,865 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust smokes but not enough to fail

Fail 19 Oct 2017 168,863 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

exhaust smokes but not enough to fail

Pass 19 Oct 2016 155,989 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 155,986 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 140,523 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 140,519 miles

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

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

Leaf spring fractured both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 129,616 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 129,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,089 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 116,942 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,621 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 106,528 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,505 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 94,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,592 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,998 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 71,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,500 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 52,985 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,855 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,361 miles

all tyres slightly perished.

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 NFK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NFK, 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 NFK registered?

ST53 NFK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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