2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · KJ53 EPL
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 212,343 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ53 EPL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2022
- 212,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ53 EPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (KJ53 EPL) between August 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
KJ53 EPL Mileage History
- 23/08/200644,664 mi
- 31/08/200762,388 mi+17,724 mi
- 20/08/200879,635 mi+17,247 mi
- 19/08/2009101,080 mi+21,445 mi
- 06/08/2010122,114 mi+21,034 mi
- 08/08/2011137,475 mi+15,361 mi
- 16/08/2012150,136 mi+12,661 mi
- 15/08/2013161,257 mi+11,121 mi
- 01/10/2014169,605 mi+8,348 mi
- 06/10/2014169,605 mi
- 06/10/2015174,997 mi+5,392 mi
- 02/11/2016181,360 mi+6,363 mi
- 29/11/2017187,016 mi+5,656 mi
- 01/12/2017187,018 mi+2 mi
- 20/12/2018193,882 mi+6,864 mi
- 20/12/2018193,883 mi+1 mi
- 16/12/2019200,534 mi+6,651 mi
- 23/12/2020206,696 mi+6,162 mi
- 23/12/2020206,698 mi+2 mi
- 05/01/2022212,343 mi+5,645 mi
- 10/01/2022212,343 mi
Average of roughly 10,900 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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