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FD52 YEJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,012 mi
Last recorded167,012 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 YEJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 167,012 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 167,012 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 161,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 157,950 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 153,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 150,952 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 150,944 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 148,465 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 145,050 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 142,169 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 140,465 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 140,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 138,662 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 135,401 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 133,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 131,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 131,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 125,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

near side front indicator lens cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2010 115,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 107,718 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 97,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 84,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,027 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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FD52 YEJ 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 FD52 YEJ, 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 FD52 YEJ registered?

FD52 YEJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is FD52 YEJ safe to buy?

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