2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · OV53 OBB
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 36,286 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV53 OBB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 36,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV53 OBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (OV53 OBB) between October 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
OV53 OBB Mileage History
- 11/10/200615,382 mi
- 11/10/200716,854 mi+1,472 mi
- 11/10/200716,854 mi
- 12/11/200819,115 mi+2,261 mi
- 06/11/200920,728 mi+1,613 mi
- 05/11/201022,056 mi+1,328 mi
- 02/11/201123,234 mi+1,178 mi
- 07/11/201225,114 mi+1,880 mi
- 07/11/201225,114 mi
- 05/11/201326,716 mi+1,602 mi
- 03/11/201428,534 mi+1,818 mi
- 05/11/201530,120 mi+1,586 mi
- 05/11/201530,120 mi
- 02/11/201631,580 mi+1,460 mi
- 02/11/201631,580 mi
- 31/10/201733,069 mi+1,489 mi
- 22/10/201834,183 mi+1,114 mi
- 05/11/201934,970 mi+787 mi
- 15/11/201934,978 mi+8 mi
- 07/12/202035,101 mi+123 mi
- 12/01/202235,111 mi+10 mi
- 21/03/202335,199 mi+88 mi
- 11/03/202435,730 mi+531 mi
- 10/03/202536,080 mi+350 mi
- 01/04/202636,286 mi+206 mi
Average of roughly 1,074 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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