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SW53 DGY

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,897 mi
Last recorded95,897 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 DGY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,897 miles

Very slight binding felt when rotating offside front wheel.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,960 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,960 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Apr 2015 86,612 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,196 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 68,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 63,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,950 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 62,950 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,434 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 49,434 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,780 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 DGY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY registered?

SW53 DGY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is SW53 DGY safe to buy?

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