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Y50 SOR

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,141 mi
Last recorded82,141 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 SOR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 82,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,131 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 77,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,472 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,144 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,594 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,228 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,817 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,447 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,160 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,016 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,244 miles

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

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,453 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,166 miles

age cracking to both rear tyres side walls

cuts in tread of rear tyres

osf bumper trim missing causing sharp edges

rear leaf springs slightly out of line, require knocking back in

rear tyres getting close to the 1.6mm limit

Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,872 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

f/o/s tyre inner side worn to exess

Fail 21 Jan 2008 33,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

f/o/s tyre inner side worn to exess

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,652 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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Y50 SOR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y50 SOR, 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 Y50 SOR registered?

Y50 SOR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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