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YB52 JJL

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,878 mi
Last recorded143,878 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 JJL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 143,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch upper holed next to top arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member next to spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed next to upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play track rod from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis body mount holed (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust clamp broken but still secure

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance broken at the bottom (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 134,657 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 6 May 2016 125,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower lens damaged /taped over

Offside Upper fuel lines corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 125,000 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded mains x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded holed (6.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower lens damaged /taped over

Offside Upper fuel lines corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,593 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 117,581 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 May 2014 109,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear light reflector/lens taped

o/s/f door mirror slighty damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2014 109,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear light reflector/lens taped

o/s/f door mirror slighty damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2013 101,119 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 100,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,756 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 91,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,311 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s rear light lens sliglty damaged lower corner taped

Pass 23 Mar 2010 72,375 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 72,213 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,838 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 61,608 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,371 miles

Exhaust rear box strap broken

N/S/R worn on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 54,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,186 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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YB52 JJL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB52 JJL, 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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YB52 JJL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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