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2003 FORD RANGER
General Information
- Registration AF53LHB
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model RANGER
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2499cc
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- Expires 20 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 269,658 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.2 (c))
- CORROSION VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 267,833 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 264,893 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 262,762 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
17 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 262,762 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 259,780 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022 13 Jun 20264 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 259,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 257,433 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021 13 Jun 202610 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 257,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
31 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 255,884 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
28 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 255,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 252,462 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019 13 Jun 202630 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 249,557 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust bracket corroded
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 13 Jun 202623 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
5 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,595 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202614 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,500 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,506 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 13 Jun 202610 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,469 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,137 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2007 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF53LHB was registered on 2003-09-05
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