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SY03 YVJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,781 mi
Last recorded84,781 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YVJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,781 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 84,773 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,089 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,085 miles

under body corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 79,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under body corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 76,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s /rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 11 May 2017 76,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s /rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2016 73,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre perished

oil leek at filter

Pass 16 May 2015 69,469 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 69,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 66,189 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 66,176 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 62,973 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 62,973 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 58,526 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 53,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2011 53,906 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,344 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 48,344 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 11 May 2009 42,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,437 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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SY03 YVJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY03 YVJ, 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 SY03 YVJ registered?

SY03 YVJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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