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CX03 YHT

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

257,722 mi
Last recorded257,722 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YHT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 257,722 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 257,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Just above front of torsion bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 257,679 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corrosion

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corrosion

Offside both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chasis has corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2022 257,674 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid recheck wipers (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corrosion

Offside [both front to rear] fuel pipes corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chasis has corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2021 251,254 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both offside [front to rear] fuel pipes corroded

chasis has corrosion

nearside front and offside front brake pies corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 238,040 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front and offside front brake pipes corrosion

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 237,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front and offside front brake pipes corrosion

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 227,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 217,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 207,665 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 190,989 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 183,340 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 152,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 117,794 miles

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

front brake inbalance 24%

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,208 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front brake inbalance 25%

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,768 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,427 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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CX03 YHT is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 CX03 YHT, 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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CX03 YHT is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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