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2003 FORD RANGER
General Information
- Registration AP53FND
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model RANGER
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2499cc
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- Expires 02 Feb 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,260 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front windscreen glass slightly damaged
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
30 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 142,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front windscreen glass slightly damaged
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,907 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- nearsidfe and offside under rear wheel arches buck holed and rusted
- Nearside Rear tyre has slighty untrue
12 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- nearsidfe and offside under rear wheel arches buck holed and rusted
3 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,030 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- rear shockabsorbers getting weak and rusty on covers
6 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under wing holed near steering box area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,505 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
16 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,425 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022 14 Jun 20268 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank insecure rear chassis tie section very rottern member (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,479 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre tread starting to crack
- Stone chip in screen
- Slight play at steering wheel
- Slight movement Nearside front upper suspension bushes advise replacement
- Brake pipes starting to corrode
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,799 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipes starting to corrode
- Slight movement Nearside front upper suspension arm bushes advise replacement
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,379 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes starting to corrode
11 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,187 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2018 14 Jun 20265 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,588 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,749 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016 14 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,038 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2015 14 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,456 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014 14 Jun 20266 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,416 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 14 Jun 202614 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,530 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012 14 Jun 202630 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,023 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011 14 Jun 202610 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,345 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010 14 Jun 202610 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,986 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009 14 Jun 202610 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,678 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008 14 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,748 MI
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AP53FND was registered on 2003-11-26
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