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SW53 CUK

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,551 mi
Last recorded60,551 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 CUK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,551 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 60,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,434 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 57,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 47,665 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 38,494 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,418 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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SW53 CUK 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 SW53 CUK, 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 SW53 CUK registered?

SW53 CUK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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