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YA53 ADX

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,264 mi
Last recorded141,264 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ADX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 141,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,704 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 137,553 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 136,164 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 136,146 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 133,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 130,978 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,018 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 127,313 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 126,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (limit is 25%) (3.7.B.5b)

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2017 123,926 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake compensator valve x2 pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (limit is 25%) (3.7.B.5b)

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,736 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 119,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 116,354 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 116,354 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 113,580 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 113,580 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 108,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,156 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 94,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2010 94,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,281 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,966 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 73,753 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YA53 ADX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 YA53 ADX, 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 YA53 ADX registered?

YA53 ADX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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