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DY53 GUX

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,773 mi
Last recorded88,773 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GUX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 88,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,025 miles

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)

vehicle has slight body damage.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,491 miles

body has slight damage to offside rear

Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

body has slight damage to offside rear

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,567 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,924 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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DY53 GUX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DY53 GUX, 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 DY53 GUX registered?

DY53 GUX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is DY53 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 GUX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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