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YC53 LXJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,789 mi
Last recorded230,789 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 230,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 222,229 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 222,229 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 212,773 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 212,537 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 201,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 201,404 miles

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

nearside rear door has damage

offside front wing has damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2013 187,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 172,342 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 172,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 155,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 138,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 121,135 miles

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

accident damage to nearside

Fail 21 Sep 2009 121,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 106,220 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 91,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 78,598 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 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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