MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Window does not open
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wheel arch plastic moulding (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Window does not open
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside rear door has damage
offside front wing has damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear door has damage
offside front wing has damaged
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
accident damage to nearside
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
accident damage to nearside
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust bracket corroding
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC53 LXJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YC53 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?
YC53 LXJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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