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YB53 EWU

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,090 mi
Last recorded93,090 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 EWU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,090 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

auxillary drive belt slack

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2019 93,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

auxillary drive belt slack

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,050 miles

general heavy corrosion to underside not yet holed.

not possible to view front disc pads for wear.

slight fluctuation to rear brakes.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 92,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

general heavy corrosion to underside not yet holed.

slight deterioation to rear number plate brightness

slight fluctuation to rear brakes.

Pass 23 Oct 2016 91,859 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,534 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front too rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve too flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,461 miles

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

brake fluid level is down

nearside head-lamp aim on lower limit

offside door mirror cracked on edge

offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear light lens broken

Fail 12 Apr 2014 82,461 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake fluid level is down

nearside head-lamp aim on lower limit

offside door mirror cracked on edge

offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear light lens broken

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,545 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 71,542 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,634 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

offside rear light lens damaged

scratches on screen

Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

drivers door mirror cracked

offside rear light lens damaged

scratches on screen

Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,501 miles

wiper blade markings on nearside of screen

Fail 27 Nov 2010 49,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blade markings on nearside of screen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,182 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level down

drivers door mirror cracked

exhaust silencer mounting strap missing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,886 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 30,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,548 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,548 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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YB53 EWU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YB53 EWU, 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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YB53 EWU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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