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FH03 YSE

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,963 mi
Last recorded100,963 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YSE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 100,963 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 100,963 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 96,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,819 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,700 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 88,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,995 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 73,995 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 71,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,345 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,087 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,068 miles

nearside steering lock stop nylon cap worn

offside steering lock stop nylon cap missing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wiper blades split and o/s/f blade starting to smear

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,365 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn between 2 and 3 mm

wiring harness rubbing on steering shaft boot

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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FH03 YSE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH03 YSE, 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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FH03 YSE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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