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YA52 AXT

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 AXT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 116,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Body corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp cluster broken

Trailer electrical socket not tested

Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,647 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket corroded and partially detached but system still adequately suported

Fail 15 Feb 2017 93,698 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket corroded and partially detached but system still adequately suported

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,121 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and offside rear (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and offside (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and offside (1.2.1f)

Both rear tyres 3mm

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,736 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes have been covered with underseal preventing any futher inspections.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes have been covered with underseal preventing any futher inspections.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,822 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 66,822 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,105 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes stasrting to corrode

exhaust corroded

exhaust corrodeed

front pads wearing low

wipersw slightly smearing on screen

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,903 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front cv boots cracked

both front inner brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front cv boots cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front inner brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,424 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,649 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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YA52 AXT is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YA52 AXT, 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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YA52 AXT is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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