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YA53 AKZ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

200,854 mi
Last recorded200,854 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 200,854 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 200,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 199,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 199,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 195,153 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 195,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2022 188,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 187,710 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 187,710 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 185,597 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 165,819 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 161,509 miles

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

corrosion rear crossmember

Fail 24 Jan 2017 161,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) bracket broken (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear hose to n/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion rear crossmember

Pass 27 Jan 2016 160,456 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 158,168 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 3 Feb 2015 158,152 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 30 Jul 2013 149,278 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

slight play in front propshaft UJ

Pass 30 Jul 2013 149,278 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

slight play in front propshaft UJ

Pass 24 May 2012 142,588 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 131,541 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 131,541 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 120,955 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 120,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 105,059 miles

front brake pads more than 50% worn

Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,440 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 67,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 67,500 miles

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

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 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YA53 AKZ, 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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YA53 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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