2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · MF53 UTO
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 146,841 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 UTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 146,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 UTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (MF53 UTO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
MF53 UTO Mileage History
- 28/09/2022129,866 mi
- 13/09/2023136,245 mi+6,379 mi
- 12/09/2024142,188 mi+5,943 mi
- 05/09/2025146,727 mi+4,539 mi
- 18/09/2025146,841 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 5,708 miles per year across 5 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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