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CX53 YBL

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,982 mi
Last recorded161,982 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YBL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 161,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion covered in surface rust

Pass 4 Jul 2025 161,562 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 161,562 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 160,785 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 160,370 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 160,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 149,308 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides leaf springs corroded Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 148,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides leaf springs corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 146,476 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering idler arm bush slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2018 143,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner & Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from Rear diff, gearbox, engine and Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering idler arm bush slight play

Fail 14 Dec 2018 143,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner & Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from Rear diff, gearbox, engine and Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

steering idler arm bush slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2017 141,979 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2016 138,135 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 123,446 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge

offside handbrake cable slightly insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2014 123,425 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge

offside handbrake cable slightly insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2013 115,111 miles

front shocks weak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer c.v gaiter vweeping

Fail 22 Nov 2013 115,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front shocks weak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer c.v gaiter vweeping

Fail 22 Nov 2012 108,228 miles

Air bag warning light flashing

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 108,228 miles

Air bag warning light flashing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 97,074 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 97,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 83,869 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 83,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,085 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 48,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,878 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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CX53 YBL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX53 YBL, 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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CX53 YBL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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