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DY53 SLZ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 SLZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 118,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 107,839 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 96,970 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 88,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 76,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 61,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 61,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,178 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,125 miles

Front Inner brake pads low

Front brakes rubbing slightly

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Front floor/body mount rusty

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 26 Jul 2017 49,125 miles

Front Inner brake pads low

Front brakes rubbing slightly

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front floor/body mount rusty

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,510 miles

Offside Front floor rusty

Offside Rear hand brake cable mount broken

brake pipes by compensator rusty

centre exhaust mount strap broken

rust blisters on chassis

Fail 26 Jul 2016 45,487 miles

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

Offside Front floor rusty

Offside Rear hand brake cable mount broken

brake pipes by compensator rusty

centre exhaust mount strap broken

rust blisters on chassis

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,878 miles

outer cv boots aged

Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,878 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

outer cv boots aged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on outer and aged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,277 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rust blisters on chassis

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,071 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s seat belt damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,159 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,815 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,060 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 SLZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SLZ, 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

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What year was DY53 SLZ registered?

DY53 SLZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is DY53 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 SLZ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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