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RF53LPJ
Year2003
0-60mph-
FuelDiesel
Power107 BHP
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FORD THUNDER DCB

General information

Make FORD
Model RANGER THUNDER DCB
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2003
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 107 BHP
Max. torque at 2.000 rpm
Engine capacity 2.499 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Diesel
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-07-01
Pictures 11
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2022-12-21
MOT pass rate
76 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 38
Total items failed 16
MOT #21 2021-12-22 17:07
MOT test number 633864506201
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2022-12-21
MOT #20 2021-12-20 16:01
MOT test number 543416838033
Result Failed
Advice
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fail
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Central Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fail
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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MOT #19 2020-11-19 12:19
MOT test number 833714796107
Result Passed
Advice
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Minor
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #18 2019-12-03 14:02
MOT test number 349151455023
Result Passed
Advice
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MOT #17 2018-11-27 11:58
MOT test number 735818020068
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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MOT #16 2017-12-07 12:34
MOT test number 807204099234
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #15 2016-10-20 11:36
MOT test number 635366818633
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #14 2016-10-11 09:56
MOT test number 799798108053
Result Failed
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advice
Front shock absorbers upper bushes/and antiroll bar link bushes perishing
Fail
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Advice
Fuel pipes corroding slightly
Fail
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Centre exhaust mount corroded/broken recommend attention
Fail
Front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Advice
Free play in steering RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Advice
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Nsr tyre worn close to wear indicators and perishing/nail in tyre
Advice
Slight play in osf upper suspension arm bushes
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advice
Play in ns and os leaf springs rear pins/bushes recommend attention
Fail
Front brake application uneven 38% (3.7.B.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Os lower sill damaged
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MOT #13 2015-10-14 13:46
MOT test number 102978526989
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advice
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Advice
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
MOT #12 2014-10-14 12:30
MOT test number 785057884279
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #11 2013-10-18 16:22
MOT test number 437691593261
Result Passed
MOT #10 2013-10-17 18:02
MOT test number 919690893275
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
MOT #9 2012-10-09 12:19
MOT test number 675113682216
Result Passed
MOT #8 2011-10-17 09:31
MOT test number 627130591279
Result Passed
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MOT #7 2010-10-15 17:29
MOT test number 930808880200
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass with rectification
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass with rectification
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
MOT #6 2010-10-15 17:29
MOT test number 312408780238
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
MOT #5 2009-12-17 10:47
MOT test number 470541159480
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
MOT #4 2009-12-17 10:47
MOT test number 944491459353
Result Passed
MOT #3 2008-12-29 15:35
MOT test number 452644368453
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2007-12-21 12:09
MOT test number 223225457370
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #1 2006-10-05 16:07
MOT test number 244038876217
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 23 December 2022
MOT Expired: 21 December 2022
Tax status 23 December 2022
Days left 489 days too late
MOT expiry date 21 December 2022
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 21
First mileage registration 2003-09-30
Last registration 2021-12-22
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Registration #1 2003-09-30 21 mi
Registration #2 2006-10-05 31.999 mi
Registration #3 2007-12-21 39.850 mi
Registration #4 2008-12-29 46.960 mi
Registration #5 2009-12-17 59.339 mi
Registration #6 2010-10-15 63.933 mi
Registration #7 2011-10-17 70.734 mi
Registration #8 2012-10-09 78.371 mi
Registration #9 2013-10-17 82.724 mi
Registration #10 2013-10-18 82.734 mi
Registration #11 2014-10-14 91.403 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1810 mm
Height 1760 mm
Length 5012 mm
Kerb weight 1710 kg
Max. allowed weight 2845 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Fuel delivery Indirect Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number 404124

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