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ML53 VGZ

2003 Ford Ranger · Diesel · 2499cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2499cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Ranger Diesel 2499cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 110,294 miles on the clock, averaging 6,260 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 VGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,260

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,294 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,260
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 VGZ 28k49k69k90k110k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,136 miles
PASS
Mileage105,158 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,801 miles
PASS
Mileage100,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage95,251 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,249 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage88,303 miles
Since last MOT+373 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,930 miles
Since last MOT+8,630 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,300 miles
Since last MOT+16,642 miles
PASS
Mileage62,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,877 miles
PASS
Mileage52,781 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,766 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage46,781 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage42,246 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage40,498 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,838 miles
PASS
Mileage36,655 miles
Since last MOT+8,509 miles
PASS
Mileage28,146 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2499cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 VGZ

What car is ML53 VGZ?

ML53 VGZ is an green Ford Ranger, diesel (2499cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 VGZ?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 VGZ was 110,294 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 VGZ passed its MOT?

ML53 VGZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2019.

Is ML53 VGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 VGZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML53 VGZ?

ML53 VGZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.