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SV53 UHR

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,427 mi
Last recorded45,427 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 UHR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,427 miles

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

exhaust belly band corroded

o/s/r lens repaired with tape

Fail 27 Jan 2012 45,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust belly band corroded

o/s/r lens repaired with tape

Fail 20 Jan 2011 37,848 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,848 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,287 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,503 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 23,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 13,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 9,813 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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SV53 UHR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV53 UHR, 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 SV53 UHR registered?

SV53 UHR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is SV53 UHR safe to buy?

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