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AF53 KXH

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,249 mi
Last recorded161,249 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KXH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 161,249 miles

Corrosion in places under vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 160,698 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over and around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 160,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over and around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 158,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 152,454 miles

nearside rear lamp lens cracked,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2017 146,799 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 146,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 140,209 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 129,335 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 121,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 110,290 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,092 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,638 miles

colour of head lamps

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,017 miles

front numberplate marked

undertray

wipers starting to perrish

Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,970 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 KXH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 KXH registered?

AF53 KXH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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