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AK03 YKU

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,534 mi
Last recorded144,534 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YKU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 144,534 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 139,934 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 137,905 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 135,258 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 131,149 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2020 130,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 126,257 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 120,315 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 120,089 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 114,267 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 114,266 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 110,061 miles

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.

Fail 12 May 2016 110,061 miles

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.

Pass 5 May 2015 103,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2015 103,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 95,097 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 94,929 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 87,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2013 87,049 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2012 80,769 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 80,725 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2011 76,551 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 69,823 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 69,823 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2009 62,088 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 62,088 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,883 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,823 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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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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