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MM53 DTU

2003 Ford Ranger · Diesel · 2499cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2499cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 98,167 miles on the clock, averaging 6,720 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MM53 DTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,167
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,720

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,167 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year6,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM53 DTU 26k44k62k80k98k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,167 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,149 miles
Since last MOT+2,520 miles
PASS
Mileage95,629 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage91,538 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage87,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
PASS
Mileage84,570 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,554 miles
Since last MOT+354 miles
PASS
Mileage84,200 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,196 miles
Since last MOT+12,486 miles
PASS
Mileage71,710 miles
Since last MOT+11,660 miles
PASS
Mileage60,050 miles
Since last MOT+11,365 miles
PASS
Mileage48,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage42,970 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage35,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,958 miles
PASS
Mileage25,695 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 DTU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2499cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MM53 DTU

What car is MM53 DTU?

MM53 DTU is an black Ford Ranger, diesel (2499cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MM53 DTU?

The last recorded mileage for MM53 DTU was 98,167 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM53 DTU passed its MOT?

MM53 DTU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2017.

Is MM53 DTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM53 DTU 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 MM53 DTU?

MM53 DTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.