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2003 FORD RANGER
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- Registration MA53TTF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model RANGER
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2499cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 168,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front door/wing damaged
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side / chassis weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,523 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022 20 Jun 202612 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,896 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail bolt missing (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
28 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,103 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) 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
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,784 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,784 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,003 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017 20 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 123,003 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)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
24 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,222 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016 20 Jun 202624 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,222 MI
20 Jun 202627 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,554 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 20 Jun 202623 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,258 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014 20 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,883 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013 20 Jun 202617 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,486 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2012 20 Jun 202615 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,396 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 20 Jun 202616 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,021 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010 20 Jun 202620 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,943 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009 20 Jun 202629 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,626 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2008 20 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,552 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2007 20 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!
MA53TTF was registered on 2003-10-22
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