CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY53 SKO

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,527 mi
Last recorded84,527 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 SKO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,654 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,987 miles

silencer strap rusty may soon need attention

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,572 miles

nsf and rear brakes pipe rusty

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear tyre treads low

Fail 22 Nov 2010 55,546 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

nsf and rear brakes pipe rusty

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear tyre treads low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,569 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,186 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 27,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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
Full Ford Ranger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY53 SKO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY53 SKO?

You can check the full history of DY53 SKO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY53 SKO registered?

DY53 SKO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is DY53 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 SKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY53 SKO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY53 SKO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.