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AF53 KVA

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,090 mi
Last recorded92,090 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KVA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,090 miles

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

osr body damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2023 92,090 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

osr body damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,921 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear body damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 84,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front uter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring main leaf fractured Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear body damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,159 miles

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

rear pick up bed damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2020 64,741 miles

Leaf spring with an unsafe modification offside fouled by rear bumper (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear pick up bed damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,342 miles

Exhaust main silencer hanging strap corroded and disconnected. Exhaust still supported.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 55,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil on minimum

Exhaust main silencer hanging strap corroded and disconnected. Exhaust still supported.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush to max limit please keep checked (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack please keep checked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack please keep checked (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,344 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,956 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 37,011 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 37,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,349 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,222 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,513 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,383 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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AF53 KVA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF53 KVA, 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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AF53 KVA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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