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YC53 LWG

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,610 mi
Last recorded100,610 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 LWG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,610 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,279 miles

vehicle cab/body corroded within body mount prescribed areas

vehicle chassis/cross members/outriggers corroded within suspension mounts/body mounts prescribed areas

Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Leaking

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded, lower leaf slightly misaligned

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 95,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Leaking

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded, lower leaf slightly misaligned

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,021 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle & components

Nearside Front Lower Balljoint boot perished

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Differential seal leaking

Offside Front Lower Balljoint boot perished

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded, lower leaf slightly misaligned

Rear Number plate lamps dim

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,707 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 88,702 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensor to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,523 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,062 miles

Corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Apr 2019 83,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to metal brake pipes

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 74,719 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 74,719 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 72,085 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 69,667 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 67,153 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 67,153 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 63,891 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 61,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 58,072 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 55,088 miles

235 75 15 (108s) michelin ltx a/t

front discs corroded (inner face)

front tyres mismatched

n/s/f tyre feathering

n/s/r tyre getting low and perishing

oil leak (front diff?)

screen scored slightly(n/s)

spare tyre bald on edge

wipers becomming worn

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,700 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 45,940 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,632 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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YC53 LWG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YC53 LWG, 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 YC53 LWG registered?

YC53 LWG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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