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144,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all on brake valve and both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn very badly worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all on brake valve and both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn very badly worn
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn
slight noise from both sides front wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn
slight noise from both sides front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear SHACKLE BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN
Offside FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN OUTER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)
Rear BRAKE VALVE METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER & OUTER (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear SHACKLE BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN
Offside FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN OUTER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)
Rear BRAKE VALVE METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear suspension uneven
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK03 YKU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2003 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 94,107 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 YKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AK03 YKU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 April 2003.
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