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VK53 UDE

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

204,210 mi
Last recorded204,210 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 UDE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 204,210 miles

Corrosion on rear tub covered with tape,rear exhaust pipe missing,Cross member carrying back end of fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 201,946 miles

body corroded and covered in tape

Fail 21 Oct 2024 201,946 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body corroded and covered in tape

Pass 30 Oct 2023 199,653 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear tub is corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 196,942 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 193,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 191,590 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 191,509 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture On the load sensor (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On the load sensor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On the load sensor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 189,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 187,174 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 193,013 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 178,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear load sensing valve along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 173,639 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 166,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 157,603 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 157,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 149,553 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 143,193 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 143,183 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 133,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 119,400 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,753 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 86,939 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 86,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 69,656 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,861 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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VK53 UDE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDE, 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 VK53 UDE registered?

VK53 UDE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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