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AO53 YUV

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,742 mi
Last recorded143,742 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YUV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 143,742 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 138,221 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 138,128 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 133,335 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 129,020 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,804 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis legs have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tape on lamp

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Jan 2016 116,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tape on lamp

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 116,779 miles

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

n/s front brake slight binding

o/s rear bearing slight movement

Fail 3 Dec 2014 116,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

n/s front brake binding

Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,642 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,991 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,461 miles

off side brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2010 75,461 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

off side brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,102 miles

Rear axle oil leak (diff pinion)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,563 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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AO53 YUV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO53 YUV, 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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What year was AO53 YUV registered?

AO53 YUV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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