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SV53 UPB

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,578 mi
Last recorded106,578 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 UPB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 106,578 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front bumper corroded and missing sections

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 93,846 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bracket broken tied with ti wrap (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 88,833 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing, lower front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing slightly. (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,391 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hose fouling track rod, tie wrapped it out of way (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 83,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hose fouling track rod, tie wrapped it out of way (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 77,231 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,148 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 70,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,198 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 65,198 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,374 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over chassis (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 55,551 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,559 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,625 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,161 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 33,161 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,074 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,519 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 19,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 UPB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 UPB, 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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SV53 UPB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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