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WK03 YYL

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,743 mi
Last recorded123,743 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 YYL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 123,743 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 123,473 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 110,715 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,555 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 100,548 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2nd front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 100,524 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes and load valve pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,100 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2013 76,860 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,427 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 24 Sep 2012 70,427 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)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,169 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,176 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 54,176 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 41,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,142 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 13,948 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,858 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 YYL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YYL, 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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WK03 YYL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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