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OV53ONK
2003 FORD RANGER
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2499cc
General Information
- Registration OV53ONK
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model RANGER
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2499cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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171 Total Defects Recorded
26 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,402 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front rigid brake pipe mountings corroded but pipes secure
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front lower coolant radiator support corroded. Radiator secure.
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
19 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,826 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Front Lower radiator mount
16 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 141,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Front Lower radiator mount
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,695 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205r14c (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst during brake test. (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,060 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- exhaust silencer mounting snapped system still supported
- body corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
5 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 131,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205R14c (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mount snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp likely to become detached and not working (4.5.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust silencer mounting snapped system still supported
- body corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,506 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 r 14c 109/107r 8pr (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,469 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- body corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- body corroded
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
17 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,668 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- body corroded
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
17 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- body corroded
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,763 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,308 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 4 Jul 202613 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake slightly binding
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,506 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust joint/hanger bolt missing
- Offside Front Tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge
- Front Tyres worn on 3mm
- Both rear tyres worn on 3mm
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,087 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust bracket broken system still supported
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
7 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,922 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,885 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 32,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,994 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 4 Jul 202631 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
31 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,512 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,082 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 4 Jul 202619 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,163 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010 4 Jul 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,042 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 4 Jul 202616 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,376 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 4 Jul 202619 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,593 MI
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OV53ONK was registered on 2003-10-15
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