MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
both front tyres perished
corrosion on fuel lines
oil leak from engine
sub frame bushes perished
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
both front tyres perished
corrosion on fuel lines
oil leak from engine
sub frame bushes perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front tyre perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside front tyre perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres perished
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
rear silencer supprting bracket corroded
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
rear silencer supprting bracket corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 KXB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VK53 KXB, 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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VK53 KXB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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