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WK03 YVF

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,790 mi
Last recorded145,790 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 YVF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 145,790 miles

underside corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 142,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 137,239 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,395 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 134,395 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 132,291 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 132,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,029 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,888 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 127,229 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 124,917 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 124,917 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,892 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 121,892 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 120,858 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 120,858 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,698 miles

front tyres perrished

Fail 3 Jun 2014 112,698 miles

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

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

front tyres perrished

Fail 3 Jun 2013 107,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,163 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 103,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,982 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 80,279 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 80,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,628 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,849 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,215 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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WK03 YVF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WK03 YVF, 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 WK03 YVF registered?

WK03 YVF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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